Expression of Interest Process for Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship August 20, 2019 The CBA recommends that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada adopt a weighted lottery system for parent and grandparent sponsorship expression-of-interest intake.
Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 153, Number 25 – Occupation Specific Work Permits August 15, 2019 The CBA comments on a proposal to introduce occupation specific work permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Online Filing of Application for Registered Status T2050 August 08, 2019 The CBA appreciates Canada Revenue Agency's new on-line filing system for charities' registration applications, and offers suggestions and assistance to deal with problems practitioners are experiencing with the new system.
Draft Legislative Proposals Supporting the Conversion of Health and Welfare Trusts to Employee Life and Health Trusts July 31, 2019 The CBA comments on Finance Canada’s Draft Legislative Proposals Supporting the Conversion of Health and Welfare Trusts and offers suggestions for improvement.
Enhancing the Wage Earner Protection Program July 19, 2019 The CBA comments on potential changes to the regulations to support recent legislative changes to the Wage Earner Protection Program Act.
Clarification of the CBA's Proposal on Immigration Consultants July 12, 2019 The CBA affirms its commitment to cooperating with the government to protect the public from incompetent and unscrupulous representation.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Immigration July 11, 2019 The CBA urges the government to exercise caution in its use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and similar technologies in immigration decision-making processes.
Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector July 11, 2019 The CBA expresses its appreciation for the work of the Special Senate Committee on the charitable sector.
Funding for Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services in Ontario July 09, 2019 The CBA and OBA urge the federal government to address a gap in funding for immigration and refugee legal aid services in Ontario
Improved Funding Framework for Nova Scotia Pension Plan: The Road Forward July 05, 2019 The CBA comments on a discussion paper about Nova Scotia’s pension funding framework and advocates for sustainability, clarity, harmonization and retirement income security.