January to May

The CBA says the Official Languages Act should be modernized to reflect today's linguistic realities and it should include an enforceable section requiring the Justice Minister to ensure a completely bilingual Constitution for Canada.

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.

The CBA offers input on proposed regulations to Bill C-65, legislation that will address harassment and violence in federal workplaces.

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.

The CBA comments on the federal judicial application package (superior courts).

The CBA supports proposals to improve court efficiencies while preserving fairness to the accused. It objects to proposals to abolish peremptory challenges, restrict preliminary inquiries and allow the introduction of police evidence by affidavit.

The CBA recommends changes to advertising requirements before receiving a permit to hire foreign workers in certain fields.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on personal and business income tax proposals released July 27, 2018 to implement Income Tax Act amendments from Budget 2018.

The CBA comments on CAPSA’s revised Guideline on Defined Contribution Pensions Plans Guideline.

The CBA says an harmonized approach to the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System's prospectus and related registration exemptions will ensure consistency across jurisdictions