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Is the money in your trust account really there? Lawyers rely on timely fund transfers but can’t always confirm funds are available. Read our letter urging action and use our template to press your bank for clearer disclosure.

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Submissions to Government

Resource | November 03, 2026

Residential and Commercial Tenancies in Ontario: Balancing Landlord Responsibilities and Tenant Rights in Maintenance Standards and Defaults

The CBA Real Property Section is pleased to announce Kimberley Nguyen as the winner of the 2026 CBA Real Property Law School Essay Contest, for her paper entitled “Residential and Commercial Tenancies in Ontario: Balancing Landlord Responsibilities and Tenant Rights in Maintenance Standards and Defaults”.

Advocacy | July 08, 2026

Property law needs more stable ground in Newfoundland and Labrador

Amendments to the Lands Act could impact property rights and shake insurers’ and lenders’ confidence in the real estate system.

Submission | July 02, 2026

Is the money in your trust account really there?

Lawyers rely on timely fund transfers but can’t always confirm funds are available. Read our letter urging action and use our template to press your bank for clearer disclosure.

Submission | March 10, 2026

Income Tax Act — Hybrid Mismatch Arrangements - Technical Comments and Recommendations

The CBA–CPA Joint Committee provides technical comments on the January 29, 2026 draft hybrid mismatch rules, highlighting interpretive gaps, complexity, and potential unintended consequences.

Submission | February 27, 2026

Income Tax Act — Tax Deferral Through Tiered Corporate Structures (Part IV refund suspension)

The CBA–CPA Joint Committee submits comments to the Department of Finance on draft proposals targeting tax deferral through tiered corporate structures

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