Regulations Establishing Time Limits for Matters Before Copyright Board May 27, 2019 The CBA offers input on proposed regulations to govern timelines for Copyright Board hearings.
Potential WTO Negotiations on E-commerce May 07, 2019 The CBA believes a WTO e-commerce agreement could increase market access, eliminate barriers to digital trade and safeguard personal information and consumer protection but stresses that it should not restrict competition.
College of Patent and Trade Mark Agents — Transitional Board March 14, 2019 The CBA says the Board for the new College of Patent and Trademark Agents must include experts in regulatory frameworks and solicitor-client privilege, to avoid conflicts in rules for lawyer agents and to protect the public.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.
Statutory Review of the Copyright Act November 27, 2018 The CBA offers input on the issues for consideration in the 5-year statutory review of the Copyright Act.
Bill C-86 — Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2, Part 4, Division 7 November 22, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to IP legislation and statutory framework for the regulator of patent and trademark agents
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).