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Proposed Rules under New Brunswick Unclaimed Property Act

  • November 20, 2020

The CBA comments on New Brunswick’s program to help individuals track down unclaimed property- including retirement planning tools - and encourages harmonization with other unclaimed entitlement programs in Canada.

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Pension Benefits Act – Financial Hardship Unlocking

  • September 30, 2020

The CBA comments on Newfoundland and Labrador's proposal to allow early unlocking of pension benefits for financial hardship.

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Appointing BIPOC Candidates to the Federal Judiciary

  • September 14, 2020

The CBA urges the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice to appoint Black, Indigenous and People of Colour candidates to the Supreme Court of Canada and other federal judicial positions.

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Proposed Amendments to Model Code of Professional Conduct

  • August 28, 2020

The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct provisions on discrimination and harassment and ex parte proceedings and communications.

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Draft Bulletin - Reasonable Methods to Apportion Assets and Actuarial Liabilities

  • August 17, 2020

The CBA comments on the Canada Revenue Agency’s draft bulletin on methods to apportion assets and liabilities for funding defined benefit provisions of registered pension plans with more than one participating employer.

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COVID-19 – Impediments to Justice Canada Proceeding before Federal Court

  • May 06, 2020

The CBA addresses technological challenges faced by Justice Canada in operating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Welcome to Minister of Finance

  • February 11, 2020

The CBA congratulates the Finance Minister on his reappointment and comments on priorities relating to pensions and benefits, family law, beneficial ownership and employee stock option deductions.

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Access to Documents on Federal Court Website

  • December 23, 2019

The CBA comments on the Federal Court’s proposal to make court files available online, suggesting ways to respect open courts while protecting vulnerable parties using the justice system.

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