Retroactive Change to Taxable Benefits February 06, 2018 The CBA entreats the Canada Revenue Agency not to retroactively apply changes to administrative policies for the calculation of a taxable benefit.
Federal Court Draft Report on Confidentiality Orders February 05, 2018 The CBA comments on the use of confidentiality orders in Federal Court proceedings.
Bill C-59 – National Security Act, 2017 February 01, 2018 The CBA comments on Bill C-59, which modernizes the legal framework for Canada’s national security infrastructure, and recommends changes to preserve Canada’s constitutional values, while protecting the safety and security of Canadians.
PMNOC Timetable Checklist February 01, 2018 The CBA comments on a timetable checklist for Federal Court PMNOC proceedings (patents and generic medicines)
Federal Cannabis Regulation January 23, 2018 The CBA comments on a proposed approach to federal cannabis regulations and urges an opportunity for public comment on draft regulations.
Competition Bureau Immunity Program January 23, 2018 The CBA says proposed changes to the Competition Bureau's Immunity Program will increase burden on applicants and could undermine a crucial enforcement tool.
Income Tax Act — Subsection 55(2) Amendments January 19, 2018 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee asks about changes to Income Tax Act s 55(2), addressing undue reduction of corporate capital gains that otherwise arise on a planned sale of property.
Income Tax Act — Taxation of Partnerships - Response to Green Case January 19, 2018 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on the taxation of tiered partnerships (ITA s. 96) in light of Green v R, 2017 FCA 107.
Canada’s Reports on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child January 15, 2018 The CBA offers guidance on the template for Canada's next report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Judicial Appointments January 12, 2018 The CBA urges the Justice Minister to improve access to justice by filling judicial vacancies and expanding Unified Family Courts.