Voluntary Disclosures Program: Proposed Changes August 10, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on proposed changes to the Canada Revenue Agency's Voluntary Disclosure Program for income tax matters.
Voluntary Disclosures Program: Proposed Changes to Draft GST/HST Memorandum 16.5 August 09, 2017 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the GST/HST component of Canada Revenue Agency's Voluntary Disclosures Program.
Independence of the Judiciary in Poland July 25, 2017 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.
CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project July 11, 2017 The CBA expresses concern about the CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project and offers suggestions for a more collaborative approach to address lengthy processing times for immigration applications.
Canada-MERCOSUR Trade Consultations June 06, 2017 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay).The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.
Income Tax Act – Small Business Deduction Rules under Section 125 June 06, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on how CRA will administer changes to the Small Business Deduction Rules. The CBA is committed to removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in obtaining, using and benefiting from the services offered. If you require an accessible version of this document please send an email request to accessibility-accessibilité@cba.org.
Income Tax Act – Federal Budget 2017, Taxation of Work In Progress (WIP) for Professionals June 06, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on proposed amendments to taxation of work in progress (WIP) for professionals. The CBA is committed to removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in obtaining, using and benefiting from the services offered. If you require an accessible version of this document please send an email request to accessibility-accessibilité@cba.org.
Trade-marks Act — Use Requirement May 26, 2017 The CBA explains its concerns about proposed changes to the use requirement for trademark registration and suggests mitigating measures.
Work Permits for Temporary and Dual Intent Business Persons May 11, 2017 The CBA recommends improvements to the Business Immigration Program to support Canada's economic development.
Bill C-16 — Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code Amendments (gender identity or expression) May 11, 2017 The CBA urges the Senate to pass Bill C-16, which adds "gender identity or expression" to the prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Act and to the identifiable groups in the hate crime provisions of the Criminal Code.