Bill C-49 – Transportation Modernization Act September 18, 2017 The CBA comments on the new airline joint venture approval process in Bill C-49, Transportation Modernization Act, suggesting changes to balance the benefits with the risks and costs of the new process.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness letter on proposed tax proposals August 31, 2017 The CBA joins the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness —a unified voice to oppose federal government’s tax proposals for incorporated small businesses.
Voluntary Disclosures Program: Proposed Changes August 10, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on proposed changes to the Canada Revenue Agency's Voluntary Disclosure Program for income tax matters.
Voluntary Disclosures Program: Proposed Changes to Draft GST/HST Memorandum 16.5 August 09, 2017 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the GST/HST component of Canada Revenue Agency's Voluntary Disclosures Program.
Independence of the Judiciary in Poland July 25, 2017 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.
CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project July 11, 2017 The CBA expresses concern about the CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project and offers suggestions for a more collaborative approach to address lengthy processing times for immigration applications.
Canada-MERCOSUR Trade Consultations June 06, 2017 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay).The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.
Income Tax Act – Small Business Deduction Rules under Section 125 June 06, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on how CRA will administer changes to the Small Business Deduction Rules. The CBA is committed to removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in obtaining, using and benefiting from the services offered. If you require an accessible version of this document please send an email request to accessibility-accessibilité@cba.org.
Income Tax Act – Federal Budget 2017, Taxation of Work In Progress (WIP) for Professionals June 06, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on proposed amendments to taxation of work in progress (WIP) for professionals. The CBA is committed to removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in obtaining, using and benefiting from the services offered. If you require an accessible version of this document please send an email request to accessibility-accessibilité@cba.org.
Trade-marks Act — Use Requirement May 26, 2017 The CBA explains its concerns about proposed changes to the use requirement for trademark registration and suggests mitigating measures.