Tax Proposals for Private Corporations — Protecting Past Passive Investments May 25, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness continues to recommend measures to alleviate the burden of new passive income rules on businesses.
Reviewing Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime May 11, 2018 The CBA responds to a Finance Canada consultation on Canada's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.
Model Rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing — Amendments April 03, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).
Training Law Students and Lawyers in Alternative Dispute Resolution March 09, 2018 The CBA says law students and young lawyers should be well trained in dispute resolution techniques, to improve access to justice.
Eligible Dependent Tax Credit March 08, 2018 The CBA urges changes to facilitate sharing of the eligible dependent tax credit in shared custody situations.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness feedback on revised tax proposals February 22, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness remains concerned with changes to income splitting rules and upcoming changes to passive investments. The Coalition continues to recommend a comprehensive review of Canada's income tax system.
National Commissioner for Children and Youth February 16, 2018 Resolution passed at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association
Canada’s Reports on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child January 15, 2018 The CBA offers guidance on the template for Canada's next report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Judicial Appointments January 12, 2018 The CBA urges the Justice Minister to improve access to justice by filling judicial vacancies and expanding Unified Family Courts.
Divorce Act Amendments December 22, 2017 The CBA asks for Divorce Act amendments to address three pressing issues; relocation, child support in shared parenting situations, and terminology.