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Situation in Afghanistan

  • August 23, 2021

The CBA joins with other G7 bar associations to urge G7 countries to ensure the safety of Afghan human rights defenders and in particular of Afghan women judges and lawyers.

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Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)

  • June 10, 2021

The CBA comments on modernizing the insolvency system through regulations and directives under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

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Elder Abuse

  • May 21, 2021

The CBA recommends measures to combat elder abuse more effectively.

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Saskatchewan Pension Plan Act - Financial Hardship Unlocking

  • April 23, 2021

The CBA comments on Saskatchewan’s proposal to allow early unlocking of pension benefits for financial hardship.

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Climate-Related Risks for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions and Pension Plans

  • April 12, 2021

The CBA comments on the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s consultation on how climate change can affect the safety and soundness of federally regulated pension plans.

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GST and HST on E-commerce Supplies

  • February 01, 2021

The CBA comments on proposed changes to the application of GST/HST on e-commerce supplies to ensure these taxes apply fairly and effectively in the growing digital economy.

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CAPSA Guideline No. 7 – Pension Plan Funding Policy

  • January 28, 2021

The CBA comments on guidelines establishing pension plan funding policies in response to new plan designs and legislated funding requirements for pension plan administrators.

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Proposed Rules under New Brunswick Unclaimed Property Act

  • November 20, 2020

The CBA comments on New Brunswick’s program to help individuals track down unclaimed property- including retirement planning tools - and encourages harmonization with other unclaimed entitlement programs in Canada.

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Bill C-7 – Criminal Code amendments (medical assistance in dying)

  • November 04, 2020

The CBA comments on Bill C-7, Criminal Code amendments on medical assistance in dying.

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