Unified Family Courts January 25, 2023 The CBA reaffirms its support for the expansion of Unified Family Courts across Canada and shares concerns over the number of unfilled judicial vacancies.
Processing Delays for Approved Permanent Resident Applicants January 24, 2023 The CBA suggests ways to reduce delays in issuing electronic Confirmations of Permanent Residence (eCOPR) and Permanent Residence cards.
Federation of Law Societies review of the National Requirement December 13, 2022 The CBA comments on the competencies and skills needed to enter law society admission programs, as the Federation of Law Societies reviews the National Requirement.
Welcome letter December 05, 2022 The CBA welcomes the new Director General of the Charities Directorate at the Canada Revenue Agency.
Prohibition Purchase November 28, 2022 The CBA comments on the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, the regulations and policy directions.
Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 28, 2022 The CBA says the Charter Statement for Bill C-32 fails to address solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act – Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Written Consultation: Reviews of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 and 8 November 22, 2022 The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Review of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 (Child Refugee Claimants: Procedural and Evidentiary Issues) and 8 (Procedures with Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).
Miscarriage of Justice Commission November 22, 2022 The CBA responds to Minister of Justice’s request for comments on recommendations from report on creation of Miscarriage of Justice Commission.
Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on the Minister of Finance to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.