Bill C-51 — Criminal Code: Sexual Assault amendments October 30, 2017 The CBA cautions that Bill C-51 will not improve justice for either complainants or accused in sexual assault cases, and highlights sections likely to attract constitutional scrutiny.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness — Proposed Tax Proposals for Private Corporations October 12, 2017 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, of which the CBA is a member, asks again that the government set aside tax proposals for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations in favour of a comprehensive review of Canadian tax policy.
Income Tax Act – Billed-Basis Accounting: Potential Impact on Access to Justice October 12, 2017 The CBA welcomes a longer phase-in period to eliminate billed-basis accounting in the Income Tax Act, but reiterates concerns and recommendations to ensure the proposal does not hinder access to justice.
Bill C-45 — Cannabis Act September 27, 2017 The CBA urges that criminal offences for cannabis follow the models for regulated substances like tobacco and alcohol.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness letter on proposed tax proposals August 31, 2017 The CBA joins the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness —a unified voice to oppose federal government’s tax proposals for incorporated small businesses.
Federal Impact Assessment Process Review: Response to the Expert Panel Report & Discussion Paper August 31, 2017 The CBA comments on federal government reports reviewing Canada's environmental and regulatory processes.
Independence of the Judiciary in Poland July 25, 2017 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.
NAFTA Renegotiation and Modernization July 19, 2017 The CBA comments on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The CBA recommends aligning a revised NAFTA with next-generation trade agreements and broadening the scope of cross-border trade.
Court Funding and Judicial Independence July 05, 2017 The CBA urges the government to adequately fund the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Court Martial Appeal Court and Tax Court and safeguard judicial independence.
Supreme Court of Canada Appointment June 28, 2017 The CBA says that Supreme Court of Canada appointments should be based on merit, ensuring a judiciary that reflects the full diversity of Canada’s regions, legal systems and population, while respecting the convention of regional representation.