Supreme Court of Canada sittings in Quebec City September 01, 2022 The CBA appreciates the Supreme Court of Canada’s commitment to enhancing public appreciation of Canada’s law and democratic institutions in its upcoming sitting in Quebec City.
CAPSA Guideline No. 3 - Guidelines for Capital Accumulation Plans August 15, 2022 The CBA comments on proposed Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities Guidelines for Capital Accumulation Plans.
Public Consultation on a New Trademark Practice Notice August 10, 2022 The CBA comments on a new proposed trademark practice dealing with the notice on public authority status.
Registered Pension Plan Borrowing Restrictions August 05, 2022 The CBA Section says proposed changes to borrowing restrictions applicable to pension plans under the Income Tax Regulations undermine the objective of granting more flexibility and impose unnecessary burdens.
Afghanistan and Canada's Anti-Terrorism Financing Legislation July 22, 2022 The CBA proposes a fix to terrorist financing legislation and its impediments to the delivery of humanitarian aid abroad, particularly in Afghanistan.
Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations (CCRR), section 18 amendment July 18, 2022 The CBA recommends changing the security classification criteria in the Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations to end the discriminatory effect.
Income Tax Act — Hybrid Mismatch Arrangements June 30, 2022 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on Hybrid Mismatch Arrangements proposals in the draft legislation released on April 29, 2022.
Bar Leaders’ Priorities for G7 Leaders Summit June 16, 2022 The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.
Privacy in Personal Electronic Devices at the Canadian Border June 03, 2022 The CBA comments on amendments to Customs Act and Preclearance Act, 2016 dealing with privacy in personal electronic devices at the border.
Bill C-19 — Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, Criminal Code amendments May 27, 2022 The CBA comments on Criminal Code amendments in the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1 to introduce the offence of wilfully promoting anti-Semitism.