Situation in Afghanistan August 23, 2021 The CBA joins with other G7 bar associations to urge G7 countries to ensure the safety of Afghan human rights defenders and in particular of Afghan women judges and lawyers.
Child Support in Shared Care April 29, 2021 The CBA recommends changes to the Child Support Guidelines for cases of shared care.
Saskatchewan Pension Plan Act - Financial Hardship Unlocking April 23, 2021 The CBA comments on Saskatchewan’s proposal to allow early unlocking of pension benefits for financial hardship.
Climate-Related Risks for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions and Pension Plans April 12, 2021 The CBA comments on the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s consultation on how climate change can affect the safety and soundness of federally regulated pension plans.
GST and HST on E-commerce Supplies February 01, 2021 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the application of GST/HST on e-commerce supplies to ensure these taxes apply fairly and effectively in the growing digital economy.
Strengthening Canadians Retirement Security (Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans) January 22, 2021 The CBA comments on proposals to strengthen federally regulated private pension plans.
Proposed Rules under New Brunswick Unclaimed Property Act November 20, 2020 The CBA comments on New Brunswick’s program to help individuals track down unclaimed property- including retirement planning tools - and encourages harmonization with other unclaimed entitlement programs in Canada.
Bill C-7 – Criminal Code amendments (medical assistance in dying) November 04, 2020 The CBA comments on Bill C-7, Criminal Code amendments on medical assistance in dying.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – Update to the CBA Section Alternative Report October 28, 2020 The Canadian Bar Association updates the Alternative Report it prepared in February 2020 with a discussion of recent cases and events including the COVID-19 pandemic.