Federal Judicial Appointments – Application Package September 26, 2018 The CBA comments on the federal judicial application package (superior courts).
Bill C-75 Criminal Code and Youth Criminal Justice Act amendments September 14, 2018 The CBA supports proposals to improve court efficiencies while preserving fairness to the accused. It objects to proposals to abolish peremptory challenges, restrict preliminary inquiries and allow the introduction of police evidence by affidavit.
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.