Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA comments on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, recommending improvements to the GST New Residential Rental Property Rebate and amendments to the Competition Act.

The CBA comments on Bill S-248, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) and its proposed approach for advance requests for medical assistance in dying.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on Income Tax Act s. 245 amendments, with examples of what should be acceptable transactions under the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR).

The CBA comments on the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities' proposed revised Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management.

The CBA expresses concern over the discrimination of lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.

The CBA comments on how to improve Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime, emphasizing the protection of solicitor-client privilege.

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee recommends excluding unconditionally repayable loans from being “government assistance” for appropriate tax purposes.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and sets out mutual priorities.

The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Valuation for Duty Regulations.

The CBA gives its perspective on the Competition Bureau’s recommendations to shape the future of the Competition Act and competition policy in Canada.