February

The CBA suggests refinements to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s proposed amendments to the Model Code of Professional Conduct dealing with cultural competency.

The CBA supports the Courts Administration Service’s off cycle budget request to maintain its current, proportional level of support for hearings and dispositions of cases in the Federal Courts.

The CBA recommends improvements to Bill C-71 to address adoptees' unequal treatment and ensure compliance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Joint CBA/CPA of Canada Taxation Committee comments on the consultation on the Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) proposals.

Providing input on the Bureau’s greenwashing provisions, this submission emphasizes clear standards for environmental claim terms, substantiation, and enforcement to balance consumer protection with practical compliance for Canadian businesses.

The CBA makes comments proactively on an anticipated agreement between Canada and the United States pursuant to the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (US).

The CBA’s CUSMA Working Group has submitted comments on Canada's CUSMA obligations. This includes updates to Dispute Mechanisms, Immigration, Digital Tax, IP Protections, AI Regulation, Indigenous Rights, and Trade Secrets.

The CBA urged the Competition Bureau to clarify enforcement of competitor property controls, calling for practical guidance and focused compliance standards to prevent regulatory overreach 

The CBA recommends safeguards surrounding the use of s.33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the notwithstanding clause).

The CBA addresses critical taxation issues that disproportionately affect separated parents.