Climate-Related Risks for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions and Pension Plans April 12, 2021 The CBA comments on the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s consultation on how climate change can affect the safety and soundness of federally regulated pension plans.
Canada–Indonesia Trade Consultations March 11, 2021 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Indonesia. The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.
Modernizing Canada’s Privacy Act February 17, 2021 The CBA comments on federal government proposals to modernize the Privacy Act.
GST and HST on E-commerce Supplies February 01, 2021 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the application of GST/HST on e-commerce supplies to ensure these taxes apply fairly and effectively in the growing digital economy.
CAPSA Guideline No. 7 – Pension Plan Funding Policy January 28, 2021 The CBA comments on guidelines establishing pension plan funding policies in response to new plan designs and legislated funding requirements for pension plan administrators.
Strengthening Canadians Retirement Security (Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans) January 22, 2021 The CBA comments on proposals to strengthen federally regulated private pension plans.
Support for IPIC White Paper on CBSA / Request for Assistance Program January 13, 2021 The CBA endorses the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s proposals to better combat counterfeiting in Canada.
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement and Temporary Entry December 17, 2020 The CBA shares with the federal government experiences of Canadians with the Temporary Entry for Business Persons part of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
Official Language Rights to Bankruptcy and Insolvency Proceedings December 10, 2020 (Available only in French) The CBA urges the Justice Minister to extend official language rights to bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.
Proposed Rules under New Brunswick Unclaimed Property Act November 20, 2020 The CBA comments on New Brunswick’s program to help individuals track down unclaimed property- including retirement planning tools - and encourages harmonization with other unclaimed entitlement programs in Canada.