Lobbyists' Code of Conduct January 08, 2015 The CBA suggests several amendments to the revised Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, to address some of the concerns raised by stakeholders in the 2014 consultation and to clarify the revised Code.
External Stakeholder Consultations January 08, 2015 The CBA comments on when the Canada Revenue Agency conducts external consultations with stakeholders regarding the GST/HST Rulings Program, including when the CRA has not received sufficient information and communication of rulings.
Modernizing the Intellectual Property Community December 18, 2014 The CBA comments on the CIPO’s consultation on the Modernizing the IP Community report (the Report).
Express Entry Ministerial Instructions - Section 5(1)(b) December 18, 2014 As a follow up to its letter on Express Entry, the CBA provides five fact patterns and its understanding of how each would be dealt with under the Express Entry Ministerial Instruction, and asks government to confirm or correct its understanding.
Express Entry December 10, 2014 The CBA supports the goal of the Express Entry application system to make the permanent residency process faster and more responsive to the needs of the Canadian labour market. However, it has concerns about components of the process.
Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System Governance and Legislative Framework December 10, 2014 The CBA comments on the memorandum of agreement as well as draft federal and provincial legislation forming the framework of new a national cooperative securities regulatory system and is concerned about the amount of detail being left to regulation.
Bill C-452 — Criminal Code Amendments (exploitation and trafficking in persons) December 08, 2014 The CBA says Bill C-452, which would amend the Criminal Code to create a rebuttable presumption of guilt against anyone who lives with or is habitually in the company of a person who is exploited, is likely to be found unconstitutional.
Bill C-377 — Income Tax Act Amendments (requirements for labour organizations) December 04, 2014 The CBA is concerned that imposing stringent reporting requirements on labour organizations undermines the privacy of Canadians, may be unconstitutional, and unintentionally captures a myriad of pension or benefit funds with unionized employees.
Proposed Amendments to the Trade-marks Regulations 2014 December 01, 2014 The CBA's Intellectual Property Law Section contributed to a CIPO consultation on proposed changes to the Trade-Marks regulations. Measures recommended would simplify and expedite processes while ensuring compliance with the Madrid Protocol.
Bill C-44 — Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act November 28, 2014 The CBA says Bill C-44 undermines established practices that balance national security against fundamental rights. The proposed amendments reduce protections against disclosure of information that may identify confidential informants.