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.
Bill S-202 — Shared Parenting Act December 22, 2017 The CBA urges that Bill S-202 not proceed in the legislative process, as the ‘best interests of the child’ should remain the fundamental principle in custody and access determinations.
Bill C-58 — Solicitor-Client Privilege December 20, 2017 The CBA says Bill C-58 should not allow the Information and Privacy Commissioners to review records subject to solicitor-client privilege.