Bill C-19 — Part 5, Division 15, Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No 1: Competition Act amendments May 18, 2022 The CBA says proposed amendments to the Competition Act do not belong in the Budget Implementation Act. The proposals require further study to ensure they improve the Competition Act and not create unintended consequences.
Pension Investment Risk Management May 13, 2022 The CBA comments on proposed pension investment risk management principles issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.
Bill S-4 – Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act amendments (COVID-19 response and other measures) May 10, 2022 The CBA comments on Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act amendments to increase flexibility in the criminal justice system in the wake of COVID-19.
Employment Equity Act Review May 10, 2022 The CBA comments on the Employment Equity Act Review and recommends improvements to modernize the Act.
Medical Assistance in Dying May 09, 2022 The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.
Income Tax Act — Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation Proposals May 05, 2022 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation proposals in the draft legislation released on February 4, 2022.
PGWP Eligibility April 28, 2022 The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program in response to Canadian labour-market needs.
Bill S-216 — Effective and Accountable Charities Act April 26, 2022 The CBA supports Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Ajout d'un volet à la formation destinée aux membres des comités consultatifs à la magistrature fédérale April 21, 2022 (only available in French) The CBA suggests timely training for members of the Judicial Advisory Committee members.
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) April 19, 2022 The CBA updates its February 2020 Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child with a discussion of recent cases and events involving child and youth law in Canada.