Bill C-35 — Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act October 27, 2023 The CBA recommends improvements to Bill C-35, the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act.
Council of Europe Treaty Negotiations on Artificial Intelligence October 20, 2023 The CBA supports Canada’s participation in international negotiations in the Council of Europe for a treaty on artificial intelligence.
Income Tax Act — GAAR Proposals and Self-Help Transactions October 13, 2023 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on Income Tax Act s. 245 amendments, with examples of what should be acceptable transactions under the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR).
Commissioner's Directive 711 Structured Intervention Units October 04, 2023 The CBA is concerned Correctional Service Canada’s proposed policy does not meet international standards surrounding solitary confinement, nor the Charter.
CAPSA Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management October 03, 2023 The CBA comments on the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities' proposed revised Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management.
Bill C-42 — Canada Business Corporations Act amendments (beneficial ownership registry) October 03, 2023 The CBA expresses concern with public access to a beneficial ownership registry.
Bill C-48 — Proposed Changes to Strengthen Canada's Bail System September 29, 2023 The CBA raises three discrete concerns about Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform).
Discrimination against Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers in Pakistan September 06, 2023 The CBA expresses concern over the discrimination of lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.
Prisoners’ Exercise of Right to Counsel August 29, 2023 The CBA highlights the difficulties prisoners have in exercising their right to counsel. It urges Correctional Service Canada and the Parole Board of Canada to solve these concerns.
Fraudulent Immigration Consultant Practices Targeting International Students August 17, 2023 The CBA recommends permanent solutions to fraudulent immigration consultant practices targeting international students.