February

The CBA recommends changes to advertising requirements before receiving a permit to hire foreign workers in certain fields.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on personal and business income tax proposals released July 27, 2018 to implement Income Tax Act amendments from Budget 2018.

The CBA comments on CAPSA’s revised Guideline on Defined Contribution Pensions Plans Guideline.

The CBA says an harmonized approach to the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System's prospectus and related registration exemptions will ensure consistency across jurisdictions

The CBA comments on four revised practice directions from the Specific Claims Tribunal, emphasizing the likely impact on resources available to Indigenous claimants.

The CBA supports an independent Immigration and Refugee Board, and offers input on recommended changes to IRB procedures.

The CBA says Parliament should add an enforceable section to the Official Languages Act requiring the Minister of Justice to ensure a completely bilingual Constitution for Canada.

The CBA says to consider retirement income security, shared responsibility and harmonization in any changes to CAPSA Guideline #9, Searching for Unlocatable Members of a Pension Plan.

The CBA urges the government to examine the rules on social enterprise and social finance to ensure that charitable and not-for-profit organizations can innovate and compete.

The CBA highlights a recent resolution on advancing LGBTI2S rights globally and urges the government to show leadership in that arena.