Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act: Five-Year Review July 16, 2014 The CBA questions proposed changes to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, and makes recommendations for improvement as part of the federal government’s five-year review of the Acts.
Supreme Court of Canada Appointment Process July 15, 2014 The CBA recommends changes to make the process to appoint judges to the Supreme Court of Canada more transparent.
Budget 2014 — Taxation of Testamentary Trusts: Letter to NDP Finance Critic, Seniors Critic, and Disability Critic July 14, 2014 In a letter to NDP critics, the CBA makes the case for a return to graduated personal tax rates for testamentary trusts.
Budget 2014 — Taxation of Testamentary Trusts: Letter to Liberal Finance Critic, Seniors Critic, and Health Critic July 14, 2014 In a letter to Liberal critics, the CBA makes the case for a return to graduated personal tax rates for testamentary trusts.
Review of Judicial Conduct Process of the Canadian Judicial Council July 01, 2014 Responding to the Canadian Judicial Council’s review of its judicial conduct process, the CBA offers 16 recommendations to achieve judicial accountability while protecting judicial independence.
Pension Innovation for Canadians: The Target Benefit Plan June 30, 2014 The CBA agrees with making the federal government’s target-benefit pension plan model more available and offers a legislative framework for Target Benefit Plans.
Bill C-8 — Combating Counterfeit Products Act June 23, 2014 In response to Bill C-8, the CBA suggests changes to strengthen the proposed anti-counterfeiting enforcement regime.
Solicitor-Client Privilege at the Canada-US Border June 19, 2014 A staunch supporter of solicitor-client privilege, the CBA offers to work with the federal government on a policy to recognize claims of solicitor-client privilege at the border.
Harmonization of Pooled Registered Pension Plans June 19, 2014 The CBA believes that all Canadians should have equal access to pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs), and asks provincial governments to harmonize legislation for PRPPs across Canada.
Consultation Paper - Non Residency Unlocking June 18, 2014 In response to a consultation paper dated May 12, 2014, the CBA gives input on proposed new non-residency unlocking rules under the Saskatchewan Pension Benefits Act, 1992 and its regulations.