Training Law Students and Lawyers in Alternative Dispute Resolution March 09, 2018 The CBA says law students and young lawyers should be well trained in dispute resolution techniques, to improve access to justice.
Eligible Dependent Tax Credit March 08, 2018 The CBA urges changes to facilitate sharing of the eligible dependent tax credit in shared custody situations.
Bill C-46 — Criminal Code Amendments (offences relating to conveyances) February 27, 2018 The CBA urges caution in amending the Criminal Code to address drug and alcohol impaired driving. The CBA also notes the implications of the Bill on immigration law.
Bill C-49 — Transportation Modernization Act (Foreign Ownership) February 22, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed ownership limits of air carriers in Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness feedback on revised tax proposals February 22, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness remains concerned with changes to income splitting rules and upcoming changes to passive investments. The Coalition continues to recommend a comprehensive review of Canada's income tax system.
Manitoba Pension Benefits Act Review February 21, 2018 The CBA responds to the Manitoba government review of pensions legislation and urges harmonization and retirement income security.
Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying Regulations February 13, 2018 The CBA urges Health Canada to reconsider regulatory approach for monitoring medical assistance in dying.
Appointments to Canadian International Trade Tribunal February 13, 2018 The CBA says vacancies on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal put Canada's ability to meet its international trade responsibilities at risk.
Retroactive Change to Taxable Benefits February 06, 2018 The CBA entreats the Canada Revenue Agency not to retroactively apply changes to administrative policies for the calculation of a taxable benefit.
Federal Court Draft Report on Confidentiality Orders February 05, 2018 The CBA comments on the use of confidentiality orders in Federal Court proceedings.