Canada-MERCOSUR Trade Consultations June 06, 2017 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay).The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.
Income Tax Act – Small Business Deduction Rules under Section 125 June 06, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on how CRA will administer changes to the Small Business Deduction Rules. The CBA is committed to removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in obtaining, using and benefiting from the services offered. If you require an accessible version of this document please send an email request to accessibility-accessibilité@cba.org.
Income Tax Act – Federal Budget 2017, Taxation of Work In Progress (WIP) for Professionals June 06, 2017 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on proposed amendments to taxation of work in progress (WIP) for professionals. The CBA is committed to removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities in obtaining, using and benefiting from the services offered. If you require an accessible version of this document please send an email request to accessibility-accessibilité@cba.org.
IV Global Conference on Child Labour Consultation June 05, 2017 The CBA responds to the International Labour Organization's consultation for the Global Conference on the Sustained Eradication of Child Labour.
Income Tax Act – Billed-Basis Accounting: Access to Justice and Implementation Fairness June 01, 2017 The CBA explains its concerns about the budget proposal to eliminate billed-basis accounting and makes recommendations to ensure the proposal does not hinder access to justice and is fairly implemented.
End-of-Life Decisions – Mature Minors May 26, 2017 The CBA encourages the Chairs of the three Working Groups (mature minors, advance requests, mental illness) established by the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying to consider the experiences of lawyers and their clients.
End-of-Life Decisions – Mental Illness May 26, 2017 The CBA encourages the Chairs of the three Working Groups (mature minors, advance requests, mental illness) established by the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying to consider the experiences of lawyers and their clients.
End-of-Life Decisions – Advance Requests May 26, 2017 The CBA encourages the Chairs of the three Working Groups (mature minors, advance requests, mental illness) established by the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying to consider the experiences of lawyers and their clients.
Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985 and Pooled Registered Pension Plans Regulations amendments May 26, 2017 The CBA comments on changes to regulations aiming to improve the long-term sustainability of pension plans. The CBA supports the efforts to harmonize pension legislation across jurisdictions and suggests amendments to clarify the regulations.
Trade-marks Act — Use Requirement May 26, 2017 The CBA explains its concerns about proposed changes to the use requirement for trademark registration and suggests mitigating measures.