Jan

The CBA responds to Transport Canada’s discussion paper on the proposed Canadian legislative regime for the remediation of hazards related to shipwrecks and discusses issues of liability.

The CBA comments on Finance Canada’s consultation for a proposed multilateral agreement to oversee PRPPs and advocates for regulatory harmonization.

The CBA comments on the Competition Bureau’s enforcement approach to patent litigation settlement agreements, and other matters in the IPEGs.

The CBA comments on the draft Competition and Compliance Framework Bulletin from the Competition Bureau.

Submission to Competition Bureau

Submission to Finance Canada

The 2015 federal budget proposes to amend section 152(9) of the Income Tax Act (alternative basis for assessment). The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee proposes key principles for the government to take into account when drafting the amendments.

The CBA urges the government to remove from the Budget Bill for further study and consultation proposed amendments to the Patent Act and Trade-marks Act which would extend privilege to patent and trade-mark agents.

The CBA urges government to clarify scope and purpose of proposed expanded collection of biometric personal information under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Tax Committee voices concerns with proposals to amend Income Tax Act s. 55 that may inadvertently affect routine, every day cash movements within Canadian corporate groups. They propose a better solution.