February

The CBA offers suggestions to the Specific Claims Tribunal, aimed at making the Tribunal more efficient and flexible.

The CBA shares member survey results to improve IRCC processes and communications with legal representatives.

The CBA suggests changes to the bill on the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020 in anticipation of a similar bill being reintroduced in Parliament. The bill would result in unintended consequences if reintroduced without changes.

The CBA recommends changes to the Income Tax Act and interpretation bulletin IT-99R5 to correct inequality in tax law for parents who have a shared time arrangement with their children.

The CBA recommends changes to the new Canadian Refugee Protection Portal to ensure access to justice, and withdrawal of the Portal until those changes are made.

The CBA urges the federal government to cease litigation and pursue good faith negotiation following dismissal of its judicial review application of CHRT rulings on underfunding of Indigenous child welfare services.

The CBA suggests improvements to the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway Program.

The CBA recommends changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct as it applies to family law lawyers.

The CBA reiterates its concern that raising the Disbursement Quota in a low interest environment will be challenging for many charities.

The CBA comments on possible changes to the borrowing restrictions applicable to registered pension plans.