February 4, 2022 Draft Legislation Pertaining to Reportable Transactions, Notifiable Transactions and Enhanced Audit Powers April 05, 2022 The CBA calls on the government to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on to reportable transactions, notifiable transactions and enhanced audit powers
Judicial Compensation and Benefits April 08, 2021 The CBA responds to the 6th quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission in determining fair and just judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits pursuant to the Judges Act.
COVID-19 — Tax Issues in draft Time Limits Act June 01, 2020 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee Comments on impact of the draft Time Limits Act on the Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act.
Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada) November 08, 2019 The CBA recommends changes to the Tax Court of Canada’s gowning policies to accommodate counsel who need to depart from traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Bill C-58 — Access to Information Act and Privacy Act Amendments May 29, 2018 The CBA recommends amendments to Bill C-58 to improve access to information laws and safeguard solicitor-client privilege and judicial independence.
Court Funding and Judicial Independence July 05, 2017 The CBA urges the government to adequately fund the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Court Martial Appeal Court and Tax Court and safeguard judicial independence.
Shortage of Judges December 19, 2016 The CBA reiterates the urgency of filling vacancies and increasing judicial complements across Canada, noting the critical shortage of judges in Quebec and Alberta.
Welcome to Justice Portfolio November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Justice Minister and looks forward to working with her to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Welcome to Prime Minister November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Prime Minister and looks forward to working with the new government to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Income Tax Act — Folio S1-F5-C1 (Related persons and dealing at arm's length) June 16, 2014 The CBA/CPA (Charted Professional Accountants of Canada) Joint Committee on Taxation offers the Canada Revenue Agency four suggested changes to Folio S1-F5-C1 (Related persons and dealing at arm’s length), released on May 2, 2014.