Voluntary Disclosures Program - GST/HST Issues August 19, 2016 The CBA comments on GST/HST voluntary disclosures and provides suggestions for improving the Canada Revenue Agency's voluntary disclosures program.
Supreme Court of Canada Appointments (regional representation) August 10, 2016 The CBA urges the government to respect regional representation on the Supreme Court of Canada.
Governance Framework for IP Agents - Governance Model, Discipline Process and Conflicts August 05, 2016 TheCBA comments on proposals to modernize the IP agent community, including governance models, a disciplinary process, and overlapping regimes for lawyer agents.
Future of Immigration - Government Consultation August 05, 2016 The CBA comments on the Future of Immigration to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
CRA Guidance - Housing and Charitable Registration August 02, 2016 The CBA makes suggestions to improve the Canada Revenue Agency's February 2014 Guidance CG-022 on Housing and Charitable Registration.
Saskatchewan Negotiated Cost Pension Plan Consultation August 02, 2016 The CBA comments on the Saskatchewan Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority's consultation paper on negotiated cost pension plans. The CBA encourages harmonization, consistency and flexibility.
Consent Model for Collection of Personal Information under PIPEDA July 29, 2016 The CBA provides comments to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on the viability of the consent model used to collect personal information and solutions to improve individual control over personal information in the commercial environment
International Assistance Review July 29, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association urges Canada to place the rule of law at the centre of international assistance, increase collaboration with civil society organizations (including bar associations) and engage young lawyers.
Income Tax Act — Federal Budget 2016 - Proposed Amendments to Back-to-Back Rules and Section 212.1 July 29, 2016 With proposed changes to Income Tax Act back-to-back rules, the Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee drafts legislation to avoid unintended consequences for bona fide business arrangements.
In-Canada Asylum Review July 29, 2016 The CBA Immigration Law Section comments to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on the in-Canada asylum process.