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Bill C-23 — Preclearance Act 2016

  • March 27, 2017

The CBA says that amendments to the Preclearance Act would grant highly intrusive powers to foreign officials operating on Canadian soil, diminishing the rights of Canadians and other travellers, without adequate safeguards.

Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Criminal Justice, Immigration Law

Welcome to Minister of International Trade

  • January 30, 2017

The CBA congratulates François-Philippe Champagne on his appointment as Minister of International Trade.

Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, International Law

Shortage of Judges

  • December 19, 2016

The CBA reiterates the urgency of filling vacancies and increasing judicial complements across Canada, noting the critical shortage of judges in Quebec and Alberta.

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Court and Registry Management System

  • December 07, 2016

The CBA urges the Justice Minister to support technological advancements for the Federal Courts, and the Tax Court of Canada.

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Income Tax Act — Subsection 55(2) material and Part IV

  • October 20, 2016

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee expands on its concerns about the interaction between Income Tax Act subs 55(2), Part IV and capital dividend account provisions.

Business Law, CCCA, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade and 1 more..., Taxation Law

GST/HST — Legislative and Regulatory Proposals

  • September 30, 2016

The CBA welcomes proposed revisions to the drop shipment rules, including their application to services supplied to a non-resident, and specific rules for leasing transactions, but has three specific concerns.

Business Law, CCCA, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade

Federal Judicial Discipline Process

  • September 21, 2016

The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.

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Post-Judicial Return to Practice

  • September 21, 2016

The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.

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