Bill C-23, Preclearance Act, 2016 December 04, 2017 The CBA continues to say that Bill C-23, Preclearance Act, 2016 unnecessarily and unjustifiably sacrifices the rights and liberties of Canadian travellers.
CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project November 30, 2017 The CBA views the Canada Border Services Agency's Flagpoling Pilot Project as unlawful, and urges the federal government to cancel the project.
Big Data and Innovation: Implications for Competition Policy in Canada November 29, 2017 The CBA comments on the Competition Bureau's discussion paper about the implications of big data and innovation on competition.
Filing Fees for Merger Reviews November 22, 2017 The CBA comments on the Competition Bureau's proposal to increase filling fees for merger reviews.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness Feedback on Revised Tax Proposals for Private Corporations November 22, 2017 While the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness welcomes some movement to proposed tax rules for Canadian-controlled private corporations, more consultation is needed to understand and address the consequences of the complex proposals.
Medical Inadmissibility of Immigrants November 17, 2017 The CBA says application of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for medical inadmissibility must be consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and international human rights standards.
Asylum Seekers – Policy and Legislative Options October 25, 2017 The CBA suggests ways to address the recent influx of asylum seekers arriving in Canada from the US, balancing border integrity and Canadian security with refuge and protection for people in need.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness — Proposed Tax Proposals for Private Corporations October 12, 2017 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, of which the CBA is a member, asks again that the government set aside tax proposals for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations in favour of a comprehensive review of Canadian tax policy.
Global Skills Strategy Initiative October 12, 2017 The CBA welcomes the goals of the Global Skills Strategy - to give employers a faster, more predictable process to attract top talent and new skills to Canada - and suggests improvements to make it better.
Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services October 02, 2017 The CBA calls for more legal aid for immigration and refugee matters in Canada, in light of reduced funding and service suspension in several jurisdictions.