Submissions and Resolutions

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.

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

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

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

The CBA supports creation of a Parliamentary Committee with oversight over all national security activity, to achieve enhanced coordination, transparency and accountability.

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.

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.

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.

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

The CBA plans to comment on proposed changes to GST/HST.