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Lawyers need the small business tax rate too

  • February 26, 2016

Following up on a promise made during last fall’s election campaign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed the ministers of Small Business and Finance Bill Morneau to work together to ensure the small business tax rate is used to support small businesses.

CBA Offers Input on Delays in Criminal Justice System

  • February 24, 2016

In an appearance before the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on Feb. 16, 2016, the CBA’s Criminal Justice Section welcomed the opportunity to offer its expertise regarding delays in the criminal justice system.

Upcoming events and opportunities for competition law practitioners

  • February 23, 2016

You won’t want to miss the Competition Law Section’s Spring Forum, which will focus on international perspectives on competition law compliance. As well, the Canadian Competition Law Review has put out a call for papers for its fall edition, and don’t forget to go online for your copy of Fundamentals of Canadian Competition Law.

Enter a CBA Essay Contest today

  • February 10, 2016

The CBA’s essay contests can help you build your profile within the legal community, connect with senior members of the bar, and hone your research and writing skills.

CBA Offers Input on Physician-Assisted Dying

  • February 05, 2016

In a letter to Joint Chairs of the Special Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying, we recommend that Criminal Code exemptions for physician-assisted dying extend to two situations.