Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services October 02, 2017 The CBA calls for more legal aid for immigration and refugee matters in Canada, in light of reduced funding and service suspension in several jurisdictions.
PIPEDA — Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations October 02, 2017 The CBA says Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations under PIPEDA should balance individual privacy rights and the legitimate needs of businesses to collect, use and disclose personal information for reasonable purposes.
Review of Federal Financial Sector Framework - Second Consultation Paper September 29, 2017 The CBA encourages Finance Canada to expand the Bank of Canada unclaimed balances program to include unclaimed pension monies.
Derivatives Sound Practices for Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans September 29, 2017 The CBA comments on OSFI's draft derivatives guidelines and encourages clarification on independent valuation inputs for derivatives.
Bill C-45 — Cannabis Act September 27, 2017 The CBA urges that criminal offences for cannabis follow the models for regulated substances like tobacco and alcohol.
Privacy of Canadians at Airports and Borders September 27, 2017 The CBA recommends balancing national security and privacy rights, and reminds the government to protect solicitor-client privilege at the border.
Bill C-49 – Transportation Modernization Act September 18, 2017 The CBA comments on the new airline joint venture approval process in Bill C-49, Transportation Modernization Act, suggesting changes to balance the benefits with the risks and costs of the new process.
Bill C-46– Impaired Driving Act September 18, 2017 The CBA urges caution in amending the Criminal Code to address drug and alcohol impaired driving.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness letter on proposed tax proposals August 31, 2017 The CBA joins the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness —a unified voice to oppose federal government’s tax proposals for incorporated small businesses.
Federal Impact Assessment Process Review: Response to the Expert Panel Report & Discussion Paper August 31, 2017 The CBA comments on federal government reports reviewing Canada's environmental and regulatory processes.