Technical Changes to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation November 28, 2018 The CBA offers technical suggestions for improving Canada's Anti-Spam Laws.
Political activities of charities October 22, 2018 The CBA says that Finance Canada’s legislative proposals will likely provide charities with increased freedom to conduct non-partisan political activities and offers recommendations to address some concerns.
GST/HST Holding Corporation Rules September 28, 2018 The CBA comments on GST/HST rules for holding corporations and recommends expanding the rules to other types of investment vehicles such as partnerships or trusts.
Pre-Budget 2019 Consultations August 09, 2018 The CBA urges the government to examine the rules on social enterprise and social finance to ensure that charitable and not-for-profit organizations can innovate and compete.
Tax Proposals for Private Corporations — Protecting Past Passive Investments May 25, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness continues to recommend measures to alleviate the burden of new passive income rules on businesses.
Reviewing Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime May 11, 2018 The CBA responds to a Finance Canada consultation on Canada's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.
Study of Law and Policies Governing Charities, Non-profit Organizations, Foundations and Similar Groups May 09, 2018 The CBA urges the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector to focus its mandate on modernizing the federal income tax rules pertaining to charities.
Model Rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing — Amendments April 03, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness feedback on revised tax proposals February 22, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness remains concerned with changes to income splitting rules and upcoming changes to passive investments. The Coalition continues to recommend a comprehensive review of Canada's income tax system.
Bill C-59 – National Security Act, 2017 February 01, 2018 The CBA comments on Bill C-59, which modernizes the legal framework for Canada’s national security infrastructure, and recommends changes to preserve Canada’s constitutional values, while protecting the safety and security of Canadians.