Competitor Collaboration Guidelines October 07, 2020 The CBA comments on the Competition Bureau's proposed revised Competitor Collaboration Guidelines, proposing improvements to the guidance.
Legal Remedies for Victims of Hate Speech October 05, 2020 The CBA comments on a consultation paper from Justice Canada about legal remedies for victims of hate speech
Pension Benefits Act – Financial Hardship Unlocking September 30, 2020 The CBA comments on Newfoundland and Labrador's proposal to allow early unlocking of pension benefits for financial hardship.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations September 22, 2020 The CBA comments on the Canada Border Service Agency's proposal to amend sections 228 and 229 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, dealing with removal orders.
Appointing BIPOC Candidates to the Federal Judiciary September 14, 2020 The CBA urges the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice to appoint Black, Indigenous and People of Colour candidates to the Supreme Court of Canada and other federal judicial positions.
Uniform Police Record Checks Act August 31, 2020 The CBA supports the Uniform Police Record Checks Act to address uniform police record check practices and encourages its adoption across Canada.
Proposed Amendments to Model Code of Professional Conduct August 28, 2020 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct provisions on discrimination and harassment and ex parte proceedings and communications.
Draft Bulletin - Reasonable Methods to Apportion Assets and Actuarial Liabilities August 17, 2020 The CBA comments on the Canada Revenue Agency’s draft bulletin on methods to apportion assets and liabilities for funding defined benefit provisions of registered pension plans with more than one participating employer.
COVID-19 — Zero-rating Personal Protective Equipment August 17, 2020 The CBA proposes that Personal Protective Equipment, a demonstrated necessity of life, should not be subject to GST/HST to ensure a consistent tax treatment.
COVID-19 — Resumption of in-Person Hearings at the Refugee Protection Division August 14, 2020 The CBA recommends that the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board make changes to its approach for the resumption of in-person hearings.