Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Chief Justice of the Federal Court) November 08, 2019 The CBA recommends changes to the Federal Court Court’s gowning policies to accommodate counsel who need to depart from traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Model Mergers Timing Agreement October 25, 2019 The CBA questions the necessity of the Competition Bureau's proposed agreement governing the time and evidence required to assess efficiency claims in merger reviews. The CBA recommends improvements.
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.
Bill C-97 — Part 4, Division 26 – Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act May 16, 2019 The CBA comments on new prompt payment and adjudication legislation for the construction industry.
Potential WTO Negotiations on E-commerce May 07, 2019 The CBA believes a WTO e-commerce agreement could increase market access, eliminate barriers to digital trade and safeguard personal information and consumer protection but stresses that it should not restrict competition.
Appointment of Commissioner of Competition March 07, 2019 The CBA congratulates Matthew Boswell on his appointment as Commissioner of Competition.
Bill C-69 — Impact Assessment Act March 05, 2019 The CBA comments on how changes to Bill C-69's Impact Assessment Act address its recommendations to strengthen the new process and respect the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Income Tax Act — Definition of Public Corporation March 04, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee wants to change the Income Tax Act definition of public corporation to avoid inappropriate tax results in public M&A "going private" transactions.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.