Retroactive GST Legislation Bill C-47 —Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 May 11, 2023 The CBA expresses serious concerns about retroactive tax legislation that is unfair to taxpayers and a breach of the rule of law.
Retroactive GST Legislation Bill C-47 —Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 May 11, 2023 The CBA expresses serious concerns about retroactive tax legislation that is unfair to taxpayers and a breach of the rule of law.
Foreign Influence Transparency Registry May 10, 2023 The CBA supports a foreign influence transparency registry and recommends that legal advice and information subject to solicitor-client or contemplated litigation privilege be exempt from registration requirements.
Trademark Examination Backlog and Compliance with Service Fees Act April 03, 2023 The CBA is concerned about the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s trademark examination backlog and its noncompliance with the Service Fees Act.
Future of Competition Policy in Canada March 31, 2023 The CBA makes recommendations to shape the Competition Act and the future of competition policy in Canada.
Bill C-34 — National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act March 30, 2023 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act in Bill C-34 — the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act.
Draft Enforcement Guidance on Wage Fixing and No Poaching Agreements March 28, 2023 The CBA recommends clarifications to the Competition Bureau’s draft Enforcement Guidance on Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements.
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.
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.
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.