Big Data and Innovation: Implications for Competition Policy in Canada November 29, 2017 The CBA comments on the Competition Bureau's discussion paper about the implications of big data and innovation on competition.
Pension Funding Framework Review November 23, 2017 The CBA comments on the Nova Scotia government's pension funding framework review and advocates sustainability, clarity and harmonization in considering any changes to the funding model.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness Feedback on Revised Tax Proposals for Private Corporations November 22, 2017 While the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness welcomes some movement to proposed tax rules for Canadian-controlled private corporations, more consultation is needed to understand and address the consequences of the complex proposals.
GST/HST Amendments - Investment Limited Partnerships November 09, 2017 The CBA makes recommendations to clarify proposed GST/HST changes on services provided by general partners to partnerships engaged in investment activities.
Bill C-58, Access to Information Act Amendments October 31, 2017 The CBA comments on Bill C-58, addressing changes to the Access to Information Act, proactive publication, and solicitor-client privilege.
Statutory Review of Canada's Anti-Spam Law October 23, 2017 The CBA says that Canada's Anti-Spam Law must strike a balance between protecting consumers from unwanted, deceptive and damaging commercial electronic messages and allowing businesses to compete in a global marketplace.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness — Proposed Tax Proposals for Private Corporations October 12, 2017 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, of which the CBA is a member, asks again that the government set aside tax proposals for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations in favour of a comprehensive review of Canadian tax policy.
PIPEDA — Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations October 02, 2017 The CBA says Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations under PIPEDA should balance individual privacy rights and the legitimate needs of businesses to collect, use and disclose personal information for reasonable purposes.
Review of Federal Financial Sector Framework - Second Consultation Paper September 29, 2017 The CBA encourages Finance Canada to expand the Bank of Canada unclaimed balances program to include unclaimed pension monies.
Derivatives Sound Practices for Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans September 29, 2017 The CBA comments on OSFI's draft derivatives guidelines and encourages clarification on independent valuation inputs for derivatives.