January to May

The CBA supports the enhancement of the Court Challenges Program's stability and independence to increased access to justice for marginalized groups and advancing constitutional rights.

CBA/CPA Joint Taxation Committee offers time-sensitive recommendations on the implementation of Budget 2024’s higher capital gains inclusion rate.

The CBA and CCR recommends the issuance of Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) to dependents of protected persons to avoid lengthy and harmful separation of families.

The CBA addresses a recommendation of the Commissioner of Competition on amendments to the Competition Act in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Act, 2023.

The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee recommends fixes to technical issues that could adversely impact bona fide acquisition transactions involving Canadian public corporations.

The CBA supports the 2nd Additional Protocol to Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime and raises concerns about other jurisdictions possibly obtaining confidential subscriber information.

The CBA comments on Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct).

The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.

The CBA comments on how to strengthen competition in Canada’s financial sector.