February

The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).

The CBA reiterates that lawyers must not be forced to breach their client’s privilege to assist the government in combatting money laundering.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on draft legislation for tax on split income in Canadian Controlled Private Corporations.

The CBA and CBA-PEI respond to a consultation about solicitor-client privilege in the context of access to information and privacy legislation in Prince Edward Island.

The CBA says law students and young lawyers should be well trained in dispute resolution techniques, to improve access to justice.

The CBA urges changes to facilitate sharing of the eligible dependent tax credit in shared custody situations.

The CBA urges caution in amending the Criminal Code to address drug and alcohol impaired driving. The CBA also notes the implications of the Bill on immigration law.

The CBA comments on proposed ownership limits of air carriers in Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act.

The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness remains concerned with changes to income splitting rules and upcoming changes to passive investments. The Coalition continues to recommend a comprehensive review of Canada's income tax system.

The CBA responds to the Manitoba government review of pensions legislation and urges harmonization and retirement income security.