Gender identity and gender expression in Nunavut Human Rights Act November 18, 2016 The CBA and CBA-Nunavut Branch urge the Nunavut government to amend the Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression
Medical Assistance in Dying — Advance Requests, Mature Minors and Persons with Mental Illness November 08, 2016 The CBA advocates legislative amendments and comments on proposed studies about medical assistance in dying and advance requests, eligibility of mature minors and of persons with mental illness.
Cyber Security November 01, 2016 The federal government can show much needed leadership by creating, adopting and modeling best practices for cyber security. The CBA welcomes the chance to comment on draft legislation or regulations, or to participate in consultations.
Leonard Peltier's Plea for Clemency October 28, 2016 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage their US counterparts to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier.
Family Reunification October 26, 2016 The CBA supports family reunification as an objective of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Given the economic, social and cultural benefits, family reunification should be a priority for Canada.
Income Tax Act — Subsection 152(9) draft legislation of July 29, 2016 October 20, 2016 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee says proposed changes to Income Tax Act s. 152(9) are broader than necessary and risk an adverse impact on procedural fairness.
Income Tax Act — Back to Back rules, draft legislation of July 29, 2016 October 20, 2016 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on four proposed changes to the back-to-back rules in Part XIII of the Income Tax Act, from Budget 2016.
Income Tax Act — Subsection 55(2) material and Part IV October 20, 2016 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee expands on its concerns about the interaction between Income Tax Act subs 55(2), Part IV and capital dividend account provisions.
Delays in Canada's Criminal Justice System October 18, 2016 The CBA adds to its previous submissions on ways to reduce delays in the criminal justice system, including changes to disclosure, promoting early resolution, modernizing routine appearance and investing in legal aid.
Supporting Families Experiencing Separation and Divorce October 14, 2016 The CBA urges continuation of Justice Canada's Supporting Families Initiative, as it fulfills an important role that helps Canadians involved in separation and divorce.