Judicial Appointments March 04, 2014 In a letter to the Minister of Justice, the CBA recommends that judicial appointments better reflect bilingualism and the diversity of the Canadian population.
Annual T3010 Information Return and T4033 Guide for Registered Charities February 28, 2014 Annual T3010 Information Return and T4033 Guide for Registered Charities
Bill C-14 — Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act February 26, 2014 The CBA expresses its concerns over Bill C-14, the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act.
Proposed GST/HST changes in the Excise Tax Act February 25, 2014 In response to the 2014 Budget announcements, and Finance Canada’s request for views on the proposed changes to the GST/HST provisions of the Excise Tax Act, the CBA outlines its concerns.
Bill C-208 — Supreme Court Act (understanding official languages) February 24, 2014 The CBA explains why it favours amendments to the Supreme Court Act rather than the approach to institutional bilingualism offered in Bill C-208.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Amendments (refugee claims) February 14, 2014 The CBA is concerned that amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1, will have unintended consequences for certain refugee claimants, and asks the federal government to remedy this.
Pensions and Benefits Standards Act and Income Tax Act Application of 10% Rule February 11, 2014 The CBA seeks clarification of the Canada Revenue Agency’s different interpretations of the 10% rule under the Pension Benefit Standards Act and Income Tax Act investment rules.
Bill C-3 — Safeguarding Canada's Seas and Skies Act January 30, 2014 The CBA finds amendments to the Marine Liability Act in Bill C-3 premature. As we previously advised, the HNS Convention should only be implemented with significant international support to ensure uniformity of maritime law.
FLSC Model Code of Professional Conduct — Rules 3.4-1 and 3.4-2 (Conflicts of Interest) January 22, 2014 The CBA comments on proposed revisions to the conflict of interest rules in the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s Model Code of Professional Conduct, and encourages them to consult broadly on these and future amendments.
Electronic Travel Authorization January 21, 2014 The CBA questions the proposed Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) program requiring all visa-exempt travelers (except US passport holders) arriving by air to obtain an eTA before traveling to Canada, and offers specific recommendations.