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.
Bill C-43, Part 4, Division 28 — Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act November 21, 2014 The CBA supports efforts to raise global standards for transparency in the extractive sector, however, urges harmonization of the reporting requirements with the Unites States and European Union regimes.
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.
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.
Uniform Charities Act March 08, 2014 The CBA recommends a Uniform Charities Act as critical to the future viability of the Canadian charitable sector.
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.
Annual T3010 Information Return and T4033 Guide for Registered Charities February 28, 2014 Annual T3010 Information Return and T4033 Guide for Registered Charities
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