Unified Family Courts January 25, 2023 The CBA reaffirms its support for the expansion of Unified Family Courts across Canada and shares concerns over the number of unfilled judicial vacancies.
Processing delays for approved permanent resident applicants January 24, 2023 The CBA suggests ways to reduce delays in issuing electronic Confirmations of Permanent Residence (eCOPR) and Permanent Residence cards.
Federation of Law Societies review of the National Requirement December 13, 2022 The CBA comments on the competencies and skills needed to enter law society admission programs, as the Federation of Law Societies reviews the National Requirement.
Bill C-32 -Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 28, 2022 The CBA says the Charter Statement for Bill C-32 fails to address solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act – Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Written Consultation: Reviews of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 and 8 November 22, 2022 The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Review of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 (Child Refugee Claimants: Procedural and Evidentiary Issues) and 8 (Procedures with Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).
Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on the Minister of Finance to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act – Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
IRB Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation November 18, 2022 The CBA recommends process improvements for future stakeholder consultations and proposes agenda items for the December 2022 IRB consultative committee meeting.
Immigration Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program October 28, 2022 The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students afflicted by mental health disorders