Income Tax Act — Summary of Feedback on the EIFEL Administration November 22, 2024 The Joint CBA/CPA of Canada Taxation Committee comments on the consultation on the Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) proposals.
Competition Act’s New Greenwashing Provisions November 13, 2024 Providing input on the Bureau’s greenwashing provisions, this submission emphasizes clear standards for environmental claim terms, substantiation, and enforcement to balance consumer protection with practical compliance for Canadian businesses.
Cloud Act Agreement November 01, 2024 The CBA makes comments proactively on an anticipated agreement between Canada and the United States pursuant to the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (US).
Consulting Canadians on the Operation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement October 31, 2024 The CBA’s CUSMA Working Group has submitted comments on Canada's CUSMA obligations. This includes updates to Dispute Mechanisms, Immigration, Digital Tax, IP Protections, AI Regulation, Indigenous Rights, and Trade Secrets.
Approach to Competitor Property Controls October 18, 2024 The CBA urged the Competition Bureau to clarify enforcement of competitor property controls, calling for practical guidance and focused compliance standards to prevent regulatory overreachÂ
Establishing Guidelines Concerning Use of the Notwithstanding Clause October 15, 2024 The CBA recommends safeguards surrounding the use of s.33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the notwithstanding clause).
Fairer Tax Treatment of Separated Parents and Their Children October 10, 2024 The CBA addresses critical taxation issues that disproportionately affect separated parents.
Privacy and Age Assurance – Exploratory Consultation October 08, 2024 The CBA assists the Office of the Privacy Commissioner determine how an online service can determine whether a user is a young person.
Commissioner’s Directive 585: National Drugs and Substances Strategy September 13, 2024 The CBA believes that Correctional Services Canada’s draft guidelines on National Drugs and Substance Policy need further steps to better align on harm reduction, human rights and public health.
Income Tax Act — Information gathering under Income Tax Act September 11, 2024 CBA/CPA Joint Taxation Committee calls for revisions to Budget 2024 tax audit powers to protect taxpayer rights and ensure fairness