Submissions and Resolutions

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Bill C-51 — Anti-terrorism Act, 2015

  • March 16, 2015

The CBA responds to Bill C-51, an omnibus bill proposing changes to, and introducing legislation pertaining to anti-terrorism, is too broad and must be accompanied by effective oversight.

Aboriginal Law, Charities & Not-for-Profit Law, Criminal Justice and 3 more..., Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Immigration Law, International Law

Pre-Budget Consultation 2015

  • August 01, 2014

In pre-Budget 2015 consultations, the CBA finds the current framework in which Canadian registered charities are required to work outside the country is unnecessarily complex and unduly costly, and offers recommendations on four specific issues.

Charities & Not-for-Profit Law

Consultation on the Canada Business Corporations Act

  • May 14, 2014

The CBA addresses several issues to update the Canada Business Corporations Act as part of Industry Canada’s consultations, and urges a comprehensive review of the legislation every five years.

Business Law, Charities & Not-for-Profit Law, International Law

Uniform Charities Act

  • March 08, 2014

The CBA recommends a Uniform Charities Act as critical to the future viability of the Canadian charitable sector.

Charities & Not-for-Profit Law

Appeal Jurisdiction for Registered Charities

  • March 04, 2014

The CBA recommends changes to the Federal Courts Act and the Tax Court of Canada Act to alter the jurisdiction for appeals in matters concerning registered charities in Canada.

Charities & Not-for-Profit Law, Taxation Law

National Section Regulation Amendments

  • February 22, 2014

WHEREAS the National Civil Litigation Section wishes to have greater flexibility and be more consistent with other National Sections, and to reduce the overall time commitment required from and facilitate full participation by all Officers on the Executive Committee

Charities & Not-for-Profit Law