Potential WTO Negotiations on E-commerce May 07, 2019 The CBA believes a WTO e-commerce agreement could increase market access, eliminate barriers to digital trade and safeguard personal information and consumer protection but stresses that it should not restrict competition.
Public policy dialogue and development activities by charities April 18, 2019 The CBA says that the CRA Draft Guidance on public policy dialogue and development activities will help charities, and suggests further clarifications.
Income Tax Act — Definition of Public Corporation March 04, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee wants to change the Income Tax Act definition of public corporation to avoid inappropriate tax results in public M&A "going private" transactions.
Draft Strategic Plan 2019-2022 March 01, 2019 The CBA comments on the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities' Draft Strategic Plan for 2019-2022.
Registered Pension Plan Annuity Contracts under Income Tax Act section 147.4 March 01, 2019 The CBA comments on the Canada Revenue Agency’s guidance on the purchase of annuity contracts under section 147.4 of the Income Tax Act and offers suggestions for improvement.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.
Consultation on Guideline No. 2 - Electronic Communication in the Pension Industry December 12, 2018 The CBA supports the use of electronic communications in the pension industry and suggests further improvement to CAPSA Guideline #2.
Study of Law and Policies Governing Charities, Non-profit Organizations, Foundations and Other Groups November 28, 2018 The CBA urges the Senate Committee studying the charitable sector to address the federal income tax rules pertaining to charities.
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.