Online Filing of Application for Registered Status T2050 August 08, 2019 The CBA appreciates Canada Revenue Agency's new on-line filing system for charities' registration applications, and offers suggestions and assistance to deal with problems practitioners are experiencing with the new system.
Draft Legislative Proposals Supporting the Conversion of Health and Welfare Trusts to Employee Life and Health Trusts July 31, 2019 The CBA comments on Finance Canada’s Draft Legislative Proposals Supporting the Conversion of Health and Welfare Trusts and offers suggestions for improvement.
Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector July 11, 2019 The CBA expresses its appreciation for the work of the Special Senate Committee on the charitable sector.
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.
Income Tax Act — Foreign Affiliate Dumping, Derivative Forward Agreement and Transfer Pricing Amendments May 24, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on foreign affiliate dumping, derivative forward agreement and transfer pricing amendments announced in the 2019 Federal Budget.
Bill C-97 — Part 4, Division 26 – Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act May 16, 2019 The CBA comments on new prompt payment and adjudication legislation for the construction industry.
Income Tax Act — Employee Stock Option Changes Announced in 2019 Federal Budget May 14, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee raises general questions and concerns about changes to the tax deduction for employee stock options announced in the 2019 Federal Budget.
Potential WTO Negotiations on E-commerce May 07, 2019 The CBA believes a WTO e-commerce agreement could increase market access, eliminate barriers to digital trade and safeguard personal information and consumer protection but stresses that it should not restrict competition.
Public policy dialogue and development activities by charities April 18, 2019 The CBA says that the CRA Draft Guidance on public policy dialogue and development activities will help charities, and suggests further clarifications.
Income Tax Act — Definition of Public Corporation March 04, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee wants to change the Income Tax Act definition of public corporation to avoid inappropriate tax results in public M&A "going private" transactions.