Bill C-49 — Transportation Modernization Act (Foreign Ownership) February 22, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed ownership limits of air carriers in Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness feedback on revised tax proposals February 22, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness remains concerned with changes to income splitting rules and upcoming changes to passive investments. The Coalition continues to recommend a comprehensive review of Canada's income tax system.
Manitoba Pension Benefits Act Review February 21, 2018 The CBA responds to the Manitoba government review of pensions legislation and urges harmonization and retirement income security.
Appointments to Canadian International Trade Tribunal February 13, 2018 The CBA says vacancies on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal put Canada's ability to meet its international trade responsibilities at risk.
Federal Cannabis Regulation January 23, 2018 The CBA comments on a proposed approach to federal cannabis regulations and urges an opportunity for public comment on draft regulations.
Competition Bureau Immunity Program January 23, 2018 The CBA says proposed changes to the Competition Bureau's Immunity Program will increase burden on applicants and could undermine a crucial enforcement tool.
Income Tax Act — Subsection 55(2) Amendments January 19, 2018 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee asks about changes to Income Tax Act s 55(2), addressing undue reduction of corporate capital gains that otherwise arise on a planned sale of property.
Income Tax Act — Taxation of Partnerships - Response to Green Case January 19, 2018 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on the taxation of tiered partnerships (ITA s. 96) in light of Green v R, 2017 FCA 107.
Bill C-58 — Solicitor-Client Privilege December 20, 2017 The CBA says Bill C-58 should not allow the Information and Privacy Commissioners to review records subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Immigration Consultants December 08, 2017 The CBA comments on the government's response to the Parliamentary Committee report on Immigration Consultants