Bill C-47 – Improving the Economic Sanctions Regime May 12, 2023 The CBA suggests improvements to proposed amendments to Canada’s economic sanctions regime in the Special Economic Measures Act and Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law).
Retroactive GST Legislation Bill C-47 —Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 May 11, 2023 The CBA expresses serious concerns about retroactive tax legislation that is unfair to taxpayers and a breach of the rule of law.
Retroactive GST Legislation Bill C-47 —Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 May 11, 2023 The CBA expresses serious concerns about retroactive tax legislation that is unfair to taxpayers and a breach of the rule of law.
Foreign Influence Transparency Registry May 10, 2023 The CBA supports a foreign influence transparency registry and recommends that legal advice and information subject to solicitor-client or contemplated litigation privilege be exempt from registration requirements.
Innovative Solutions to Operational Challenges at IRCC May 02, 2023 The CBA proposes solutions to operational challenges at IRCC, to reduce flagpoling, use a master portal, and update the “Use of a Representative” IMM 5476 form.
Applying for a permanent resident card from outside Canada May 01, 2023 The CBA comments on changes in IRCC’s interpretation of law and policy which preclude applicants outside of Canada from applying for a Permanent Resident card
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations Amendments April 14, 2023 The CBA comments on CBSA-proposed regulatory amendments to automatically cancel work permits, study permits and Temporary Resident Permits
Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot April 14, 2023 The CBA shares recommendations to improve the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot programs
Future of Competition Policy in Canada March 31, 2023 The CBA makes recommendations to shape the Competition Act and the future of competition policy in Canada.
Bill C-34 — National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act March 30, 2023 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act in Bill C-34 — the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act.