Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.

The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.

The CBA tells Finance Canada why the 30% Rule should be removed as a restriction on federal pension plans.

The CBA plans to comment on proposed changes to GST/HST.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee gives its views to Finance Canada on proposed Income Tax Act amendments to the small business deduction and transfer of life insurance policies.

The CBA comments on GST/HST voluntary disclosures and provides suggestions for improving the Canada Revenue Agency's voluntary disclosures program.

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.

The CBA comments on the Saskatchewan Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority's consultation paper on negotiated cost pension plans. The CBA encourages harmonization, consistency and flexibility.

With proposed changes to Income Tax Act back-to-back rules, the Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee drafts legislation to avoid unintended consequences for bona fide business arrangements.