Practical Guide to Efficiencies Analysis in Merger Reviews May 03, 2018 The CBA cautions that parts of the Competition Bureau's Draft Guide to Efficiencies Analysis in Merger Reviews takes positions not supported by jurisprudence and gives perspectives on complex issues that have not been adjudicated.
Revised Consent Guidelines (PIPEDA) April 26, 2018 The CBA comments on the Privacy Commissioner’s revised draft guidelines for obtaining meaningful consent and recommends some clarification.
Bill C-69 — Impact Assessment Act April 26, 2018 The CBA comments on Impact Assessment Act in Bill C-69, to strengthen the new environmental assessment process and respect for the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Model Rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing — Amendments April 03, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).
Income Tax Act — Legislative Proposals to Address Income Sprinkling March 13, 2018 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on draft legislation for tax on split income in Canadian Controlled Private Corporations.
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.
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.
Federal Cannabis Regulation January 23, 2018 The CBA comments on a proposed approach to federal cannabis regulations and urges an opportunity for public comment on draft regulations.