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.
Pre-Budget Consultation 2015 August 01, 2014 In pre-Budget 2015 consultations, the CBA finds the current framework in which Canadian registered charities are required to work outside the country is unnecessarily complex and unduly costly, and offers recommendations on four specific issues.
Canadian International Trade Tribunal Procedures during Special Import Measures Act Inquiries July 29, 2014 In general, the CBA supports Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s proposed procedural changes for conducting inquiries under the Special Import Measures Act, but voices several concerns.
Wage-Earner Protection Program Act - Five-Year Review July 18, 2014 CBA suggests amendments and clarifications to the Wage-Earner Protection Program Act, as part of the federal government’s five-year review of the Act.
National Strategy for Financial Literacy, Phase 1: Strengthening Seniors' Financial Literacy July 17, 2014 The CBA supports the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, and offers recommendations to strengthen seniors’ financial literacy.
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act: Five-Year Review July 16, 2014 The CBA questions proposed changes to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, and makes recommendations for improvement as part of the federal government’s five-year review of the Acts.
Supreme Court of Canada Appointment Process July 15, 2014 The CBA recommends changes to make the process to appoint judges to the Supreme Court of Canada more transparent.