Bill C-77 — National Defence Act Amendments November 20, 2018 The CBA comments on changes to the military justice system and the new Declaration of Victims Rights in Bill C-77.
Bill C-58 — Access to Information Act and Privacy Act Amendments May 29, 2018 The CBA recommends amendments to Bill C-58 to improve access to information laws and safeguard solicitor-client privilege and judicial independence.
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.
Online Reputation Consultation May 01, 2018 The CBA comments on the Privacy Commissioner's Draft Position Paper on Online Reputation and encourages further study of online reputation.
Bill C-50 — Canada Election Act and Privacy Protection of Canadian Electors April 27, 2018 The CBA recommends changes to Bill C-50, amending the Canada Elections Act, to enhance privacy protection for Canadian electors.
Revised Consent Guidelines (PIPEDA) April 26, 2018 The CBA comments on the Privacy Commissioner’s revised draft guidelines for obtaining meaningful consent and recommends some clarification.
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).
Modernization of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act March 09, 2018 The CBA and CBA-PEI respond to a consultation about solicitor-client privilege in the context of access to information and privacy legislation in Prince Edward Island.
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.