Express Entry System and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program April 04, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association suggests improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and Express Entry, following a report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Judicial and Prothonotary Compensation and Benefits March 14, 2016 The CBA provides input to the fifth quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission on the applicable principles in setting judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits, to protect and promote judicial independence.
Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action March 08, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action of June 2015 and urges others to do the same. Many of the calls are consistent with CBA policy, and work has already begun on those issues.
Entity Regulation March 07, 2016 The CBA comments on entity regulation to the Federation of Law Societies and encourages the law societies to harmonize any new regulations between jurisdictions
"Use" Provisions in Trade-marks Act (Bill C-31, Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 1, Part 6, Division 25) February 24, 2016 The CBA urges the federal government to reconsider amendments to the use provisions of the Trade-marks Act.
Tax Rules for Certain Trusts and Their Beneficiaries February 19, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association supports proposed changes to the tax rules on estate donations and spousal trusts.
Delays in Canada's Criminal Justice System February 18, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association suggests ways to reduce delays in the criminal justice system, including changes to disclosure, promoting early resolution, modernizing routine appearance and investing in legal aid.
Regulation of Charitable and Not-for-Profit Law Sectors February 16, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers its assistance to the Ministers of Finance and National Revenue for the government's review and modernization of laws governing charities and not-for-profit organizations.
Medical Questions on Electronic Travel Authorization Applications February 10, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association is concerned by the difference between medical questions on applications for Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) and those on visa applications, and by the lack of definition in ETA questions of "treatment."
Small Business Tax Rate February 09, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association writes to the Ministers of Finance and Small Business about the impact of any changes to the small business corporate income tax rate on the legal profession.