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.
PIPEDA Amendments to Address Controller/Processor Obligations March 19, 2020 The CBA urges the federal government to distinguish controller and processor obligations when addressing transfers of information for data processing under PIPEDA.
Welcome to Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development March 10, 2020 The CBA congratulates the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry on his appointment and looks forward to helping him with his mandate.
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.
Welcome to Minister of Finance February 11, 2020 The CBA congratulates the Finance Minister on his reappointment and comments on priorities relating to pensions and benefits, family law, beneficial ownership and employee stock option deductions.
Welcome to Minister of Infrastructure and Communities January 10, 2020 The CBA congratulates Minister of Infrastructure and Communities on her appointment.
Access to Documents on Federal Court Website December 23, 2019 The CBA comments on the Federal Court’s proposal to make court files available online, suggesting ways to respect open courts while protecting vulnerable parties using the justice system.
Welcome and Meeting Request December 20, 2019 The CBA to congratulates Minister of Justice and AG David Lametti on his re-appointment and looks forward to pursuing shared goals of advancing the rule of law, and improving legislation and the administration of justice.