January to May

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on aspects the draft legislation released on February 4, 2022 relating to the Avoidance of Tax Debts proposals.

The CBA calls on the government to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on to reportable transactions, notifiable transactions and enhanced audit powers

The CBA assesses considerations for whether the Federal Court should adopt a vaccination protocol.

The CBA responds to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights’ review of the 2014 proposes changes to the criminal and municipal aspects of the law.

The CBA condemns Russia’s act of aggression against Ukraine, and urges the Canadian government to pursue diplomatic solutions to resolve the conflict.

The CBA recommends the creation of a voluntary filing mechanism and extending the delay for initial review period of certain investments under the National Security Review of Investments Regulations.

The CBA reiterates its call to the Canadian government to fulfill its promise to resettle 40,000 Afghan nationals, particularly lawyers, judges and others who share Canada's commitment to justice, democracy and the Rule of Law.

The CBA recommends the creation of a voluntary filing mechanism and extending the delay for initial review period of certain investments under the National Security Review of Investments Regulations.

The CBA recommends that IRCC reduce the need for flagpoling at Canadian ports of entries for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Only available in French) L’ABC urge le gouvernement à assurer le bilinguisme judiciaire en matière de faillite et d’insolvabilité.