COVID-19 — Urgent Competition Act Amendments April 09, 2020 The CBA urges the government to amend the Competition Act to allow certain mergers and agreements between competitors to address supply concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 – Impact on Not-for-Profit Associations March 27, 2020 The CBA urges federal government support for the not-for-profit sector in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 – Remote Signatures March 23, 2020 Due to COVID-19 social distancing, the CBA asks the CRA to accept digital or facsimile signatures in the same manner as a wet signature.
Access Equals Delivery Model for Prospectuses and Other Documents March 01, 2020 The CBA comments on a proposed "access equals delivery" model in the securities market to change the delivery of prospectuses and other documents by alerting investors that documents are publicly available online.
Draft 2020 Vertical Merger Guidelines February 24, 2020 The CBA comments on proposed guidelines on analytical techniques, practices and enforcement policy when the US DOJ and Federal Trade Commission review vertical mergers and acquisitions.
Multi-employer Negotiated Contribution Pension Plans February 11, 2020 The CBA comments on the framework for multi employer negotiated contribution pension plans.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) February 11, 2020 The CBA comments on the proposed response to a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional.
Tax Issues for Family Lawyers - Letter to Justice Canada January 28, 2020 The CBA outlines tax issues in family law matters under the new Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act.
Tax Issues for Family Lawyers - Letter to Finance Canada January 28, 2020 The CBA outlines tax problems for families in shared parenting arrangements.
Uniform Law on Informal Public Appeals and Crowdfunding January 14, 2020 The CBA comments on the Uniform Law Conference of Canada's draft Uniform Informal Public Appeals and Crowdfunding Act.