February

The CBA comments on proposed guidelines on analytical techniques, practices and enforcement policy when the US DOJ and Federal Trade Commission review vertical mergers and acquisitions.

The CBA recommends that the Ethical Principles for Judges be a code of conduct with clear, consistent and directive language to give meaningful guidance to judges and enhance public understanding and confidence in judicial ethics.

The CBA comments on the framework for multi employer negotiated contribution pension plans.

The CBA congratulates the Finance Minister on his reappointment and comments on priorities relating to pensions and benefits, family law, beneficial ownership and employee stock option deductions.

The CBA welcomes the Public Safety Minister, commenting on independent oversight for the CBSA, gender-based violence, and corrections issues.

The CBA comments on the proposed response to a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional.

The CBA outlines tax issues in family law matters under the new Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act.

The CBA outlines tax problems for families in shared parenting arrangements.

The CBA congratulates the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages on her appointment and looks forward to meeting with her to discuss common issues, modernizing the Official Languages Act and enacting a bilingual Constitution.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship on his appointment.