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-49 — Transportation Modernization Act (Foreign Ownership) February 22, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed ownership limits of air carriers in Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act.
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
Appointments to Canadian International Trade Tribunal February 13, 2018 The CBA says vacancies on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal put Canada's ability to meet its international trade responsibilities at risk.
Federal Cannabis Regulation January 23, 2018 The CBA comments on a proposed approach to federal cannabis regulations and urges an opportunity for public comment on draft regulations.
Competition Bureau Immunity Program January 23, 2018 The CBA says proposed changes to the Competition Bureau's Immunity Program will increase burden on applicants and could undermine a crucial enforcement tool.
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.
Cannabis Offences and Criminal Inadmissibility of Immigrants December 21, 2017 The CBA comments on the implications of adding Cannabis Act offences to the list of serious crimes in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.