Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA says that Bill C-36, responding to the Supreme Court's decision in AG Canada v Bedford, would reintroduce problems the Court found unconstitutional.

The CBA says Bill C-2 should not be passed, as it would create insurmountable legislative obstacles to establishing new, or retaining existing safe injection sites.

The CBA responds to the Coordinating Committee of Senior Officials working group on FASD to ensure the criminal justice system responds appropriately to people with FASD, a permanent brain injury caused by maternal alcohol consumption.

The CBA/CPA (Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada) Joint Committee on Taxation comments on the draft law to would implement tax measures arising from the 2014 Federal Budget, mostly relating to taxation of trusts and estates.

The CBA expresses concern about how the mode of hearing is selected by members of the Social Security Tribunal.

The CBA proposals to amend Estate Donations Provisions in the Income Tax Act.

In pre-Budget 2015 consultations, the CBA finds the current framework in which Canadian registered charities are required to work outside the country is unnecessarily complex and unduly costly, and offers recommendations on four specific issues.

In general, the CBA supports Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s proposed procedural changes for conducting inquiries under the Special Import Measures Act, but voices several concerns.

CBA suggests amendments and clarifications to the Wage-Earner Protection Program Act, as part of the federal government’s five-year review of the Act.

The CBA supports the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, and offers recommendations to strengthen seniors’ financial literacy.