Nova Scotia Pooled Registered Pension Plans Regulations October 15, 2015 The CBA Pensions and Benefits Section comments on the draft PRPP regulations in Nova Scotia and stresses importance of harmonization.
Income Tax Act - July 31, 2015 Draft Legislation - Charitable Gifting rules October 13, 2015 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee gives Finance Canada its views on the July 31, 2015 Draft Legislation on Charitable Gifting rules.
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act Implementation Tools September 22, 2015 The CBA responds to Natural Resources Canada consultation urging harmonization in the reporting requirements for extractive entities while requesting clarification on the application and definitions of the act.
Humanitarian crisis of refugees fleeing conflict in Syria September 11, 2015 The CBA tells the Prime Minister and Immigration Minister that it will work with the Government to address the conflict in Syria by offering pro bono services to help expedite the entry of refugees into Canada.
Voluntary Supplement to the Canada Pension Plan September 10, 2015 The CBA responds to Finance Canada consultation on a voluntary supplement to the Canada Pension Plan.
Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Aerodrome Work Consultations) September 09, 2015 The CBA responds to the Canadian Aviation Regulations requiring proponents and operators of aerodromes to undertake public consultation with respect to certain work in connection with aerodromes.
Hazards Related to Shipwrecks September 01, 2015 The CBA responds to Transport Canada’s discussion paper on the proposed Canadian legislative regime for the remediation of hazards related to shipwrecks and discusses issues of liability.
Multilateral Agreement on Pooled Registered Pension Plans August 14, 2015 The CBA comments on Finance Canada’s consultation for a proposed multilateral agreement to oversee PRPPs and advocates for regulatory harmonization.
Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines August 01, 2015 The CBA comments on the Competition Bureau’s enforcement approach to patent litigation settlement agreements, and other matters in the IPEGs.
Competition and Compliance Framework Bulletin July 10, 2015 The CBA comments on the draft Competition and Compliance Framework Bulletin from the Competition Bureau.