Federal election campaign – Letter to Liberal Party Leader August 23, 2021 During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.
Situation in Afghanistan August 23, 2021 The CBA joins with other G7 bar associations to urge G7 countries to ensure the safety of Afghan human rights defenders and in particular of Afghan women judges and lawyers.
Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act Statutory Review July 30, 2021 The CBA comments on the statutory review of the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and reiterates recommendations from its 2019 submission on the CNCA.
Economic Threats to National Security June 28, 2021 The CBA responds to Public Safety Canada’s consultation on economic-based threats to national security.
Public Consultations on Disbursement Quota for Charities June 15, 2021 The CBA comments on increasing the disbursement quota for charities and updating Canada Revenue Agency’s tools to enforce it.
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) June 10, 2021 The CBA comments on modernizing the insolvency system through regulations and directives under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
MyBA online portal June 04, 2021 The CBA suggests improvements to the Canada Revenue Agency’s online application process for charities.
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.
Bill C-7 – Criminal Code amendments (medical assistance in dying) November 04, 2020 The CBA comments on Bill C-7, Criminal Code amendments on medical assistance in dying.