Canadian Bankers Association / Association des Banquiers Canadiens
Registration:
37
of
122
(2013-07-26
to
2013-10-11)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act with respect to priorities under the Act, especially for pension benefits
- Bill 38 - An Act to Implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures with respect to the proposed introduction of Long-term Disability Plans and the proposed change to Registered Disability Saving Plans
- Bill C-60 - An Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget tabled in Parliament on March 21, 2013 and other measures with respect to the taxation policy
- Canada Labour Code with respect to impact on bank management of human resources, review of Part 3 of Canada Labour Code, and replacement workers and the need for flexibility in managing bank human resources
- Canada Pension Act with respect to impact on banking industry pension plan
- Canadian Human Rights Act with respect to pay equity, and accommodating the needs of people with disabilities
- Companies Creditors Arrangement Act with respect to rules governing insolvency
- Criminal Code with respect to identity theft
- Employment Equity Act, regarding the hiring and employment of groups designated under the Act
- Excise Tax Act with respect to the Goods and Services Tax
- Formerly known as Bill C-3 - Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act with respect to the proposed change to Income Tax Act and Mortgage Insurance
- Income Tax Act with respect to corporate income tax, capital tax, international taxation, personal taxation, and registered saving products
- Income Tax Act with respect to ss. 95(1), 95(2), 122.1(1), 212(3), 212(9), 214(8)(a), 248(1) and Regulation 7000(3)
- Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act (PIPEDA): seeking workable, practical approaches in the amendments to PIPEDA as a result of the 5-years review of the legislation
- Proposed change to Canada Elections Act, with respect to requirements and restriction on providing loans to political candidates
- Winding-up and Restructuring Act with respect to rules governing insolvency of financial institution
Policies or Program
- Advance Payments Program regarding greater efficiency in the administration of the program
- Agri-Invest Program regarding the program’s implementation and the need to create deposit accounts for program participants
- Canada Small Business Financing Program regarding more efficient administration of the program and claims procedures
- Corporate governance for rules governing Board of Directors and Committee of financial institutions
- Discussions on public policy options for improving the retirement savings system in Canada and further research needs in this area
- Discussions relating to the distribution of coins by the Canadian Mint through the banking system.
- Input to revisions of FCAC Compliance Framework with a view to workable requirements for the banks
- OSFI Accounting Guideline C-1: seeking (i) internationally competitive access to cost-efficient capital and (ii) globally coordinated and appropriate regulatory responses to the financial turmoil
- OSFI Capital Adequacy Requirements Guideline A & A-1: seeking (i) internationally competitive access to cost-efficient capital and (ii) globally coordinated and appropriate regulatory responses to the financial turmoil
- Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions Guidelines regarding accounting rules governing financial institutions
- Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions Guidelines regarding outsourcing of financial services and related party transactions
- Telecommunications policy with respect to regulation of Do-Not-Call List
- World Trade Organization rules regarding international trade in financial services
Regulation
- Bank Act Registered Plans Regulations: seeking workable rules for disclosure requirements on registered plans
- Bank Deposit Type Instruments Regulations: seeking workable rules for disclosure requirements for term deposits and GICs
- Cost of Borrowing (Banks) Regulations: seeking more efficient rules for when disclosure of borrowing costs is required
- Electronic Documents (Bank and Bank Holding Companies) Regulations in respect of improving electronic communications between banks, their customers and shareholders
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): seeking workable, practical approaches in the amendments to PIPEDA regarding elder abuse
- Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations with respect to the proposed change to anti-trust loan and anti-terrorist measure
- The Access to Basic Banking Services Regulations: seeking to clarify appropriate identification for opening accounts and to make account opening procedures more workable
- The Disclosure of Charges Regulations: seeking clarity in definitions
- The Disclosure of Interest Regulations: seeking more customer-friendly disclosure of interest on renewal of deposits
- The Disclosure on Account Opening by Telephone Request Regulations: seeking more flexibility regarding deemed receipt of required disclosures