Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA makes comments proactively on an anticipated agreement between Canada and the United States pursuant to the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (US).

The CBA urged the Competition Bureau to clarify enforcement of competitor property controls, calling for practical guidance and focused compliance standards to prevent regulatory overreach 

The CBA addresses critical taxation issues that disproportionately affect separated parents.

The CBA assists the Office of the Privacy Commissioner determine how an online service can determine whether a user is a young person.

The CBA believes that Correctional Services Canada’s draft guidelines on National Drugs and Substance Policy need further steps to better align on harm reduction, human rights and public health.

CBA/CPA Joint Taxation Committee calls for revisions to Budget 2024 tax audit powers to protect taxpayer rights and ensure fairness

CBA/CPA Joint Taxation Committee submitted recommendations on improving trust reporting under the Income Tax Act, focusing on clarifying exceptions, thresholds, and reporting rules.

Pensions & Benefits Sections advocate for exemptions on beneficial ownership reporting for Retirement Compensation Arrangements.

CBA/CPA Joint Taxation Committee proposes improvements to trust reporting rules for taxable and disregarded trusts.

The CBA comments on the proposed overview of the Federal Courts Rules touching on procedural and jurisprudential developments.