Jan

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.

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.

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.

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.

The CBA comments on GST/HST voluntary disclosures and provides suggestions for improving the Canada Revenue Agency's voluntary disclosures program.

The CBA urges the government to respect regional representation on the Supreme Court of Canada.

TheCBA comments on proposals to modernize the IP agent community, including governance models, a disciplinary process, and overlapping regimes for lawyer agents.

The CBA comments on the Future of Immigration to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

The CBA makes suggestions to improve the Canada Revenue Agency's February 2014 Guidance CG-022 on Housing and Charitable Registration.

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.