Bill C-58, Access to Information Act Amendments October 31, 2017 The CBA comments on Bill C-58, addressing changes to the Access to Information Act, proactive publication, and solicitor-client privilege.
Bill C-51 — Criminal Code: Sexual Assault amendments October 30, 2017 The CBA cautions that Bill C-51 will not improve justice for either complainants or accused in sexual assault cases, and highlights sections likely to attract constitutional scrutiny.
Asylum Seekers – Policy and Legislative Options October 25, 2017 The CBA suggests ways to address the recent influx of asylum seekers arriving in Canada from the US, balancing border integrity and Canadian security with refuge and protection for people in need.
Statutory Review of Canada's Anti-Spam Law October 23, 2017 The CBA says that Canada's Anti-Spam Law must strike a balance between protecting consumers from unwanted, deceptive and damaging commercial electronic messages and allowing businesses to compete in a global marketplace.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness — Proposed Tax Proposals for Private Corporations October 12, 2017 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, of which the CBA is a member, asks again that the government set aside tax proposals for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations in favour of a comprehensive review of Canadian tax policy.
Global Skills Strategy Initiative October 12, 2017 The CBA welcomes the goals of the Global Skills Strategy - to give employers a faster, more predictable process to attract top talent and new skills to Canada - and suggests improvements to make it better.
Income Tax Act – Private Corporations – Passive Income October 12, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on proposed tax changes for passive income earned by Canadian Controlled Private Corporations.
Income Tax Act – Private Corporations – Converting Income to Capital Gains October 12, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on proposed tax changes for the conversion of a surplus of a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation into capital gains.
Income Tax Act – Private Corporations – Split Income and Lifetime Capital Gains Deduction October 12, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on proposed tax changes to income splitting and the lifetime capital gains deduction for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations.
Income Tax Act – Billed-Basis Accounting: Potential Impact on Access to Justice October 12, 2017 The CBA welcomes a longer phase-in period to eliminate billed-basis accounting in the Income Tax Act, but reiterates concerns and recommendations to ensure the proposal does not hinder access to justice.