Variations to LMIA Minimal Advertising Requirements September 13, 2018 The CBA recommends changes to advertising requirements before receiving a permit to hire foreign workers in certain fields.
Income Tax Act — Legislative Proposals Released July 27, 2018 September 10, 2018 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.
Guideline No. 8 – Defined Contribution Pension Plans Guideline September 05, 2018 The CBA comments on CAPSA’s revised Guideline on Defined Contribution Pensions Plans Guideline.
Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System - Draft Prospectus and Related Registration Exemptions August 21, 2018 The CBA says an harmonized approach to the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System's prospectus and related registration exemptions will ensure consistency across jurisdictions
Draft practice directions on mediation, early case planning, settlement conference and stay of proceedings for negotiation August 17, 2018 The CBA comments on four revised practice directions from the Specific Claims Tribunal, emphasizing the likely impact on resources available to Indigenous claimants.
Review of Refugee Determination Procedures August 16, 2018 The CBA supports an independent Immigration and Refugee Board, and offers input on recommended changes to IRB procedures.
Modernizing the Official Languages Act August 14, 2018 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.
Guideline No.9: Searching for Un-locatable Members August 09, 2018 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.
Pre-Budget 2019 Consultations August 09, 2018 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.
Support for LGBTI2S Rights Globally August 03, 2018 The CBA highlights a recent resolution on advancing LGBTI2S rights globally and urges the government to show leadership in that arena.