Jan

The CBA extends congratulations to the Justice Minister and looks forward to working with her to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.

The CBA extends congratulations to the Prime Minister and looks forward to working with the new government to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.

The CBA encourages the Provincial/Territorial Expert Advisory Group on Physician-Assisted Dying to adopt a harmonized, clear and principled approach to end of life decision-making, including timely access to physician assisted dying.

The CBA tells the federal External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada that it supports amendments to the Criminal Code and harmonized provincial and territorial legislation to address physician-assisted dying.

The CBA Pensions and Benefits Section comments on the draft PRPP regulations in Nova Scotia and stresses importance of harmonization.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee gives Finance Canada its views on the July 31, 2015 Draft Legislation on Charitable Gifting rules.

The CBA responds to Natural Resources Canada consultation urging harmonization in the reporting requirements for extractive entities while requesting clarification on the application and definitions of the act.

The CBA tells the Prime Minister and Immigration Minister that it will work with the Government to address the conflict in Syria by offering pro bono services to help expedite the entry of refugees into Canada.

The CBA responds to Finance Canada consultation on a voluntary supplement to the Canada Pension Plan.

The CBA responds to the Canadian Aviation Regulations requiring proponents and operators of aerodromes to undertake public consultation with respect to certain work in connection with aerodromes.