Urgent Action on 2SLGBTQI+ Activists Sentenced to Death in Iran September 21, 2022 The CBA urges the federal government to take immediate action over reports that two 2SLGBTQI+ activists have been sentenced to death in Iran.
Supreme Court of Canada sittings in Quebec City September 01, 2022 The CBA appreciates the Supreme Court of Canada’s commitment to enhancing public appreciation of Canada’s law and democratic institutions in its upcoming sitting in Quebec City.
CAPSA Guideline No. 3 - Guidelines for Capital Accumulation Plans August 15, 2022 The CBA comments on proposed Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities Guidelines for Capital Accumulation Plans.
Registered Pension Plan Borrowing Restrictions August 05, 2022 The CBA Section says proposed changes to borrowing restrictions applicable to pension plans under the Income Tax Regulations undermine the objective of granting more flexibility and impose unnecessary burdens.
Afghanistan and Canada's Anti-Terrorism Financing Legislation July 22, 2022 The CBA proposes a fix to terrorist financing legislation and its impediments to the delivery of humanitarian aid abroad, particularly in Afghanistan.
Income Tax Act — Hybrid Mismatch Arrangements June 30, 2022 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on Hybrid Mismatch Arrangements proposals in the draft legislation released on April 29, 2022.
Bar Leaders’ Priorities for G7 Leaders Summit June 16, 2022 The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.
Draft Information Bulletin on Transparency May 20, 2022 The CBA is concerned with the increased discretion and reduced guidance and transparency in the Competition Bureau’s draft Information Bulletin on Transparency.
Bill C-19 — Part 5, Division 15, Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No 1: Competition Act amendments: (Senate of Canada) May 18, 2022 The CBA says proposed amendments to the Competition Act do not belong in the Budget Implementation Act. The proposals require further study to ensure they improve the Competition Act and not create unintended consequences.
Bill C-19 — Part 5, Division 15, Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No 1: Competition Act amendments May 18, 2022 The CBA says proposed amendments to the Competition Act do not belong in the Budget Implementation Act. The proposals require further study to ensure they improve the Competition Act and not create unintended consequences.