The CBA Observes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia May 16, 2024 The CBA observes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia by offering recommendations surrounding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Bill C-316 — An Act to Amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program) May 15, 2024 The CBA supports the enhancement of the Court Challenges Program's stability and independence to increased access to justice for marginalized groups and advancing constitutional rights.
Income Tax Act — Federal Budget 2024 – Capital Gains Inclusion Rate May 01, 2024 CBA/CPA Joint Taxation Committee offers time-sensitive recommendations on the implementation of Budget 2024’s higher capital gains inclusion rate.
Processing delays for the dependents of Protected Persons April 29, 2024 The CBA and CCR recommends the issuance of Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) to dependents of protected persons to avoid lengthy and harmful separation of families.
Bill C-59 – Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 April 29, 2024 The CBA addresses a recommendation of the Commissioner of Competition on amendments to the Competition Act in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Act, 2023.
Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Programs March 27, 2024 The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.
Bill C-59 — Income Tax Act, Tax on Repurchases of Equity March 26, 2024 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee recommends fixes to technical issues that could adversely impact bona fide acquisition transactions involving Canadian public corporations.
Second Additional Protocol to Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime March 15, 2024 The CBA supports the 2nd Additional Protocol to Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime and raises concerns about other jurisdictions possibly obtaining confidential subscriber information.
Bill C-332 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct) March 11, 2024 The CBA comments on Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct).
International Women’s Day and Abortion Rights in Canada March 06, 2024 The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.