Study of Law and Policies Governing Charities, Non-profit Organizations, Foundations and Other Groups November 28, 2018 The CBA urges the Senate Committee studying the charitable sector to address the federal income tax rules pertaining to charities.
Technical Changes to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation November 28, 2018 The CBA offers technical suggestions for improving Canada's Anti-Spam Laws.
Statutory Review of the Copyright Act November 27, 2018 The CBA offers input on the issues for consideration in the 5-year statutory review of the Copyright Act.
Bill C-78 — Divorce Act amendments November 26, 2018 The CBA supports passage of the proposed amendments to the Divorce Act in Bill C-78, and suggests clarifications and improvements.
Bill C-76, Elections Modernization Act November 22, 2018 The CBA comments on the collection and use of personal information by political parties.
Modernization of the Official Languages Act November 22, 2018 The CBA urges the government to modernize the Official Languages Act to better reflect the present-day reality of Canada's linguistic duality.
Bill C-86 — Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2, Part 4, Division 7 November 22, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to IP legislation and statutory framework for the regulator of patent and trademark agents
Bill C-77 — National Defence Act Amendments November 20, 2018 The CBA comments on changes to the military justice system and the new Declaration of Victims Rights in Bill C-77.
Bill C-83 — Corrections and Conditional Release Act Amendments November 20, 2018 The CBA agrees with end to solitary confinement, but says Bill C-83 leaves too much discretion for correctional administrators to deprive prisoners of basic rights and lacks independent oversight to ensure discretion is properly used.
LGBTI+ Rights in Tanzania November 09, 2018 The CBA urges the Canadian government to take steps to help support and protect LGBTI+ individuals in Tanzania.