Entity Regulation March 07, 2016 The CBA comments on entity regulation to the Federation of Law Societies and encourages the law societies to harmonize any new regulations between jurisdictions
Canadian Bar Association Intervention Policy February 24, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.
Joint Policy Statement on Audit Inquiries February 24, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.
Tax Rules for Certain Trusts and Their Beneficiaries February 19, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association supports proposed changes to the tax rules on estate donations and spousal trusts.
Physician-Assisted Dying February 08, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association makes recommendations to the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying.
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.
Physician Assisted Dying November 02, 2015 The CBA encourages the Provincial/Territorial Expert Advisory Group on Physician-Assisted Dying to adopt a harmonized, clear and principled approach to end of life decision-making, including timely access to physician assisted dying.
Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada (Physician Assisted Dying) November 02, 2015 The CBA tells the federal External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada that it supports amendments to the Criminal Code and harmonized provincial and territorial legislation to address physician-assisted dying.
Income Tax Act - July 31, 2015 Draft Legislation - Charitable Gifting rules October 13, 2015 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee gives Finance Canada its views on the July 31, 2015 Draft Legislation on Charitable Gifting rules.