COVID-19 — Guidance on International Income Tax Issues Raised by COVID-19 June 11, 2020 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on CRA's Guidance on International Income Tax Issues raised by the COVID-19.
COVID-19 – Protecting Canadian Seniors June 10, 2020 The CBA urges federal government leadership and financial support to address the affect of COVID-19 on group care facilities for older Canadians.
COVID-19 — Draft Time Limits Act June 01, 2020 The CBA responds to the draft Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19), commenting on the ambit, timelines and retroactivity.
COVID-19 — Tax Issues in draft Time Limits Act June 01, 2020 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee Comments on impact of the draft Time Limits Act on the Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act.
COVID-19 — Proceedings at Refugee Protection Division May 28, 2020 The CBA suggests measures that the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board can take in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online Filing for Registered Status May 21, 2020 The CBA suggests improvements to CRA’s online portal for applications for charitable status.
Inherent Distinctiveness and Trademark Examination Manual May 20, 2020 The CBA proposes revisions to the Trademark Examination Manual on the applicable tests for "distinctiveness" and "not inherently distinctive" objections.
COVID-19 and Irregular Asylum Seekers May 15, 2020 The CBA urges the federal government to reverse its policy of returning refugee claimants who enter Canada from the US irregularly.
COVID-19 – Impediments to Justice Canada Proceeding before Federal Court May 06, 2020 The CBA addresses technological challenges faced by Justice Canada in operating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Divorce Act Regulations (Federal Child Support Guidelines, Notice of Relocation, Provincial Child Support Service) April 27, 2020 The CBA comments on regulations to accompany amendments to the Divorce Act.