GST/HST — Legislative and Regulatory Proposals September 30, 2016 The CBA welcomes proposed revisions to the drop shipment rules, including their application to services supplied to a non-resident, and specific rules for leasing transactions, but has three specific concerns.
Pay Equity and the Gender Wage Gap September 26, 2016 The CBA calls for urgent progress on pay equity and the gender wage gap.
Privacy Act Amendments September 26, 2016 The CBA comments to the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee on the Privacy Commissioner's proposed changes to the Privacy Act.
Federal Judicial Discipline Process September 21, 2016 The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.
Post-Judicial Return to Practice September 21, 2016 The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.
Pension Investment in Canada — 30% Rule September 16, 2016 The CBA tells Finance Canada why the 30% Rule should be removed as a restriction on federal pension plans.
Administrative Deferral of Removal September 13, 2016 The CBA recommends that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canadian Border Services Agency expand the application of Administrative Deferrals of Removals.
Competition and Foreign Investment Foster Innovation September 12, 2016 The CBA commends the government's Innovation Agenda. Competitive intensity fosters innovation. Policy should favour open markets. Regulations should not impede the ability of market participants to capitalize on innovation-enhancing opportunities.
Legislative and Regulatory Proposals on Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax September 12, 2016 The CBA plans to comment on proposed changes to GST/HST.
Legalization, Regulation and Restriction of Access to Marijuana September 09, 2016 The CBA says that the approach in the government's discussion paper is a step toward decriminalization of marijuana, but falls short of the promised legalization.