Regulation of Charitable and Not-for-Profit Law Sectors February 16, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers its assistance to the Ministers of Finance and National Revenue for the government's review and modernization of laws governing charities and not-for-profit organizations.
Welcome to Justice Portfolio November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Justice Minister and looks forward to working with her to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Welcome to Prime Minister November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Prime Minister and looks forward to working with the new government to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Income Tax Act - July 31, 2015 Draft Legislation - Charitable Gifting rules October 13, 2015 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee gives Finance Canada its views on the July 31, 2015 Draft Legislation on Charitable Gifting rules.
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act Implementation Tools September 22, 2015 The CBA responds to Natural Resources Canada consultation urging harmonization in the reporting requirements for extractive entities while requesting clarification on the application and definitions of the act.
Charitable Gifts by Graduated Rate Estates May 19, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association invites the Canada Revenue Agency and Finance Canada to attend a June 2015 meeting with Charities Section representatives to discuss the Section's input on proposed tax measures affect charities and not-for-profits.
Terrorist Financing Study April 27, 2015 The CBA proposes changes to the legislative framework for preventing terrorist financing, to limit the impediment on charities' role in society and in the prevention of terrorism, while still protecting charities from abuse by would-be terrorists.
Relieving Conditions of the Aged and Charitable Registration April 23, 2015 The CBA provides input on Canada Revenue Agency’s draft guidance CG-02X, Relieving Conditions of the Aged and Charitable Registration.
Government of Canada (Public Works) Integrity Framework April 09, 2015 The CBA Anti-Corruption Team comments on the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada's (PWGSC) Integrity Framework calling for a review of the manner in which organizations are debarred from contracting with the federal government.
Bill C-51 — Anti-terrorism Act, 2015 March 16, 2015 The CBA responds to Bill C-51, an omnibus bill proposing changes to, and introducing legislation pertaining to anti-terrorism, is too broad and must be accompanied by effective oversight.