Statutory Review of the Copyright Act November 27, 2018 The CBA offers input on the issues for consideration in the 5-year statutory review of the Copyright Act.
Bill C-86 — Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2, Part 4, Division 7 November 22, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to IP legislation and statutory framework for the regulator of patent and trademark agents
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.
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.
Model Rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing — Amendments April 03, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).
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.
Class Action Judicial Protocols (2018) February 16, 2018 Resolution passed at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association
Federal Court Draft Report on Confidentiality Orders February 05, 2018 The CBA comments on the use of confidentiality orders in Federal Court proceedings.
PMNOC Timetable Checklist February 01, 2018 The CBA comments on a timetable checklist for Federal Court PMNOC proceedings (patents and generic medicines)
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.