Review of Judicial Conduct Process of the Canadian Judicial Council July 01, 2014 Responding to the Canadian Judicial Council’s review of its judicial conduct process, the CBA offers 16 recommendations to achieve judicial accountability while protecting judicial independence.
Pension Innovation for Canadians: The Target Benefit Plan June 30, 2014 The CBA agrees with making the federal government’s target-benefit pension plan model more available and offers a legislative framework for Target Benefit Plans.
Bill C-8 — Combating Counterfeit Products Act June 23, 2014 In response to Bill C-8, the CBA suggests changes to strengthen the proposed anti-counterfeiting enforcement regime.
Solicitor-Client Privilege at the Canada-US Border June 19, 2014 A staunch supporter of solicitor-client privilege, the CBA offers to work with the federal government on a policy to recognize claims of solicitor-client privilege at the border.
Harmonization of Pooled Registered Pension Plans June 19, 2014 The CBA believes that all Canadians should have equal access to pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs), and asks provincial governments to harmonize legislation for PRPPs across Canada.
Consultation Paper - Non Residency Unlocking June 18, 2014 In response to a consultation paper dated May 12, 2014, the CBA gives input on proposed new non-residency unlocking rules under the Saskatchewan Pension Benefits Act, 1992 and its regulations.
Income Tax Act — Folio S1-F5-C1 (Related persons and dealing at arm's length) June 16, 2014 The CBA/CPA (Charted Professional Accountants of Canada) Joint Committee on Taxation offers the Canada Revenue Agency four suggested changes to Folio S1-F5-C1 (Related persons and dealing at arm’s length), released on May 2, 2014.
Temporary Foreign Workers Program June 05, 2014 The CBA believes the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is critical to the Canadian economy, and offers 10 recommendations to help ensure compliance, procedural fairness and transparency.
Price Maintenance Guidelines June 03, 2014 The CBA comments on the Competition Bureau’s Draft Price Maintenance Guidelines to ensure that the Bureau’s guidance remains in-step with current legal, economic and policy views.
Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines June 02, 2014 While the CBA appreciates the update of the Competition Bureau’s Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines, we recommend more comprehensive changes to address changes in the interface between intellectual property and competition law since 2000.