Implied Status and Conditional Permanent Residence September 08, 2016 The CBA proposes changes to immigration policy and implementation affecting temporary residents who remain in Canada on Implied Status (IS) and persons granted conditional permanent residence.
Suicide Bomb Attack on Lawyers in Quetta, Pakistan August 30, 2016 The CBA condemns the killings and suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan. The bombing specifically targeted lawyers gathered to mourn a slain colleague who spoke out against recent killings. The independence of lawyers is fundamental to the rule of law.
Income Tax Act — Federal Budget 2016 - Proposed Amendments to Small Business Deduction Entitlement and Transfer of Life Insurance Policies August 26, 2016 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee gives its views to Finance Canada on proposed Income Tax Act amendments to the small business deduction and transfer of life insurance policies.
Government of Canada Relocation Support Services - Integrated Relocation Program August 19, 2016 The CBA writes to Public Works and Government Services Canada to express its concerns with the Government of Canada's Relocation Support Services Integrated Relocation Program.
Voluntary Disclosures Program - GST/HST Issues August 19, 2016 The CBA comments on GST/HST voluntary disclosures and provides suggestions for improving the Canada Revenue Agency's voluntary disclosures program.
Supreme Court of Canada Appointments (regional representation) August 10, 2016 The CBA urges the government to respect regional representation on the Supreme Court of Canada.
Governance Framework for IP Agents - Governance Model, Discipline Process and Conflicts August 05, 2016 TheCBA comments on proposals to modernize the IP agent community, including governance models, a disciplinary process, and overlapping regimes for lawyer agents.
Future of Immigration - Government Consultation August 05, 2016 The CBA comments on the Future of Immigration to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
CRA Guidance - Housing and Charitable Registration August 02, 2016 The CBA makes suggestions to improve the Canada Revenue Agency's February 2014 Guidance CG-022 on Housing and Charitable Registration.
Saskatchewan Negotiated Cost Pension Plan Consultation August 02, 2016 The CBA comments on the Saskatchewan Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority's consultation paper on negotiated cost pension plans. The CBA encourages harmonization, consistency and flexibility.