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Improving Inclusivity in the Canadian Justice System

  • March 20, 2023

The CBA suggests best practices to ensure that courts correctly pronounce the names of all people appearing before them.

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Prohibition Purchase

  • November 28, 2022

The CBA comments on the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, the regulations and policy directions.

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Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege

  • November 28, 2022

The CBA says the Charter Statement for Bill C-32 fails to address solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

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Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act – Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege

  • November 22, 2022

The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

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Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege

  • November 22, 2022

The CBA calls on the Minister of Finance to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

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Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act – Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege

  • November 22, 2022

The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

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Canada’s Reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination

  • September 23, 2022

The CBA comments on Canada's draft reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.

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Supreme Court of Canada sittings in Quebec City

  • September 01, 2022

The CBA appreciates the Supreme Court of Canada’s commitment to enhancing public appreciation of Canada’s law and democratic institutions in its upcoming sitting in Quebec City.

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CAPSA Guideline No. 3 - Guidelines for Capital Accumulation Plans

  • August 15, 2022

The CBA comments on proposed Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities Guidelines for Capital Accumulation Plans.

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Registered Pension Plan Borrowing Restrictions

  • August 05, 2022

The CBA Section says proposed changes to borrowing restrictions applicable to pension plans under the Income Tax Regulations undermine the objective of granting more flexibility and impose unnecessary burdens.

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