Bill C-32 — Victims Bill of Rights Act November 01, 2014 The CBA comments on Bill C-32, the Victims Bill of Rights Act (the Bill).
CBSA Voluntary Disclosure Policy October 31, 2014 The CBA comments on the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) draft D-Memorandum on Relief of Interest and/or Penalties dated April 4, 2014. The CBA seeks to ensure CBSA encourages voluntary disclosure and waives penalties such as interest.
Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Relating to Pensions (Proposed Regulations) October 27, 2014 In response to regulation pre-published in the Canada Gazette on September 27, 2014, the CBA comments on proposed amendments to improve the regulatory framework of defined contribution pension plans (DC Plans).
Temporary Foreign Worker Program October 21, 2014 The CBA writes to Citizenship and Immigration Canada expressing concerns and seeking clarification about aspects of the new International Mobility Program compliance monitoring measures.
Bill C-36 — Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act October 16, 2014 The CBA says that Bill C-36, responding to the Supreme Court's decision in AG Canada v Bedford, would reintroduce problems the Court found unconstitutional.
Bill C-2 — Respect for Communities Act October 15, 2014 The CBA says Bill C-2 should not be passed, as it would create insurmountable legislative obstacles to establishing new, or retaining existing safe injection sites.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) October 09, 2014 The CBA responds to the Coordinating Committee of Senior Officials working group on FASD to ensure the criminal justice system responds appropriately to people with FASD, a permanent brain injury caused by maternal alcohol consumption.
Income Tax Act — 2014 Federal Budget Amendments to Trust and Estate Rules September 26, 2014 The CBA/CPA (Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada) Joint Committee on Taxation comments on the draft law to would implement tax measures arising from the 2014 Federal Budget, mostly relating to taxation of trusts and estates.
Hearings at the Social Security Tribunal August 27, 2014 The CBA expresses concern about how the mode of hearing is selected by members of the Social Security Tribunal.
Income Tax Act Amendments — Estate Donations August 18, 2014 The CBA proposals to amend Estate Donations Provisions in the Income Tax Act.