Bill C-58 — Access to Information Act and Privacy Act Amendments May 29, 2018 The CBA recommends amendments to Bill C-58 to improve access to information laws and safeguard solicitor-client privilege and judicial independence.
Tax Proposals for Private Corporations — Protecting Past Passive Investments May 25, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness continues to recommend measures to alleviate the burden of new passive income rules on businesses.
Income Tax Act — Reporting Requirements for Foreign Affiliates May 18, 2018 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on Budget 2018 proposals to change the timing of Canada's foreign affiliate reporting requirements.
Abuse of Dominance Enforcement Guidelines May 15, 2018 The CBA notes the Competition Bureau's draft Abuse of Dominance Enforcement Guidelines sometimes take an inconsistent or expansive view of the jurisprudence, and suggests clarifications.
Reviewing Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime May 11, 2018 The CBA responds to a Finance Canada consultation on Canada's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.
Study of Law and Policies Governing Charities, Non-profit Organizations, Foundations and Similar Groups May 09, 2018 The CBA urges the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector to focus its mandate on modernizing the federal income tax rules pertaining to charities.
Federal Construction Contracts May 04, 2018 The CBA comments on the expert review of prompt payment and adjudication of federal construction contracts and recommends a modest, workable system.
Practical Guide to Efficiencies Analysis in Merger Reviews May 03, 2018 The CBA cautions that parts of the Competition Bureau's Draft Guide to Efficiencies Analysis in Merger Reviews takes positions not supported by jurisprudence and gives perspectives on complex issues that have not been adjudicated.
Revised Consent Guidelines (PIPEDA) April 26, 2018 The CBA comments on the Privacy Commissioner’s revised draft guidelines for obtaining meaningful consent and recommends some clarification.
Bill C-69 — Impact Assessment Act April 26, 2018 The CBA comments on Impact Assessment Act in Bill C-69, to strengthen the new environmental assessment process and respect for the rights of Indigenous peoples.