Bill S-4 – Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act amendments (COVID-19 response and other measures) May 10, 2022 The CBA comments on Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act amendments to increase flexibility in the criminal justice system in the wake of COVID-19.
Employment Equity Act Review May 10, 2022 The CBA comments on the Employment Equity Act Review and recommends improvements to modernize the Act.
Medical Assistance in Dying May 09, 2022 The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.
Income Tax Act — Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation Proposals May 05, 2022 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation proposals in the draft legislation released on February 4, 2022.
PGWP Eligibility April 28, 2022 The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program in response to Canadian labour-market needs.
Bill S-216 — Effective and Accountable Charities Act April 26, 2022 The CBA supports Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Ajout d'un volet à la formation destinée aux membres des comités consultatifs à la magistrature fédérale April 21, 2022 (only available in French) The CBA suggests timely training for members of the Judicial Advisory Committee members.
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) April 19, 2022 The CBA updates its February 2020 Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child with a discussion of recent cases and events involving child and youth law in Canada.
Income Tax Act — February 4, 2022 Draft Legislation: Reporting Requirements for Trusts April 05, 2022 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on aspects of Draft Legislation released on February 4, 2022 relating to the Reporting Requirements for Trusts proposals.
Income Tax Act — February 4, 2022 Draft Legislation: Reportable Transaction and Notifiable Transaction Proposals April 05, 2022 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on aspects of Draft Legislation released on February 4, 2022 relating to reportable transactions and notifiable transactions.