January to May

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.

The CBA comments on proposed changes to the GST/HST component of Canada Revenue Agency's Voluntary Disclosures Program.

The CBA comments on how the Canada Revenue Agency's voluntary disclosure program should apply to not-for-profits.

The CBA comments on how the Canada Revenue Agency's voluntary disclosure program should apply to not-for-profits.

The CBA cautions that lowering the criminal blood alcohol concentration will not detect impaired drivers, and could result in court delays.

The CBA welcomes Canada's new feminist international assistance policy, with its renewed focus on inclusive governance and gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.

The CBA comments on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The CBA recommends aligning a revised NAFTA with next-generation trade agreements and broadening the scope of cross-border trade.

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.

The CBA urges the government to adequately fund the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Court Martial Appeal Court and Tax Court and safeguard judicial independence.