Processing time for Permanent Resident Cards June 19, 2018 The CBA highlights the negative impact of long delays in processing permanent resident card applications, and recommends measures to reduce the wait and uncertainty.
Independence of Canada’s refugee determination process June 07, 2018 The CBA urges the federal government to maintain the role of the Immigration and Refugee Board as an independent quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for refugee determination in Canada.
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.
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Appointment, Training and Complaint Processes May 18, 2018 The CBA encourages transparency and accountability in Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada appointments, training and complaints processes.
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.
Budget 2018 Asylum Seekers and Legal Aid April 18, 2018 The CBA applauds commitments in the 2018 federal budget to support asylum seekers and temporary foreign workers.
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).
Bill C-46 — Criminal Code Amendments (offences relating to conveyances) February 27, 2018 The CBA urges caution in amending the Criminal Code to address drug and alcohol impaired driving. The CBA also notes the implications of the Bill on immigration law.
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.
Protection of LGBTI2S Human Rights February 16, 2018 Resolution passed at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association