Submissions

The CBA comments on proposed changes to Patent Office Practice and recommends creation of security interest in patents and patent applications.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on foreign affiliate dumping, derivative forward agreement and transfer pricing amendments announced in the 2019 Federal Budget.

The CBA comments on new prompt payment and adjudication legislation for the construction industry.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee raises general questions and concerns about changes to the tax deduction for employee stock options announced in the 2019 Federal Budget.

The CBA believes a WTO e-commerce agreement could increase market access, eliminate barriers to digital trade and safeguard personal information and consumer protection but stresses that it should not restrict competition.

The CBA comments on how changes to Bill C-69's Impact Assessment Act address its recommendations to strengthen the new process and respect the rights of Indigenous peoples.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee wants to change the Income Tax Act definition of public corporation to avoid inappropriate tax results in public M&A "going private" transactions.

The CBA offers input to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada on a proposed code of conduct for banks when delivering services to Canadian seniors.

The CBA supports proposed regulations to facilitate work permits for vulnerable migrant workers, and recommends improvements.

The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.