Legal News Supreme Court of Canada Appointment Process - 2023 June 29, 2023 "On behalf of the Advisory Board, I encourage you to use your networks and knowledge of the judiciary and legal community in your jurisdictions to identify qualified candidates, and urge them to submit an application."
CBABC Submission Letter to Ministry of Citizen’s Services – Endorsement of Rise Report on Safety in BC Courts June 27, 2023 CBABC has delivered a submission to the Ministry of Citizens’ Services to endorse the Creating Safety in BC Courts Report by Rise Women’s Legal Centre.
CBABC Submission Submission to Attorney General: Virtual Court Interfaces June 23, 2023 On June 23, CBABC delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General recommending a more intentional approach to the design of virtual courtrooms.
Professional Notice CRIM 16: Joint Hearing Criminal Case Management Orders Under Section 551.7 Criminal Code June 23, 2023 Purpose: Section 551.7 of the Criminal Code allows the Chief Judge or a designated judge to determine if it is in the interest of justice to adjudicate an issue referred to in s.551.3(1)(g)(i)-(iii) at a joint hearing. The purpose of this practice direction is to describe the process to make an application under this section.
Professional Notice Supreme Court of BC: Criminal Jury Selection to be Conducted in One Stage June 22, 2023 Commencing September 5, 2023, the Court will no longer use a two-stage process for the selection of criminal juries. As of that date, criminal jury selection will take place in one stage, usually on a single day.
Legal News Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner notes decline in press coverage of courts at CBA forum June 22, 2023 Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner noted the dwindling number of journalists covering the courts in Canada during a recent Canadian Bar Association forum on the roles of journalists and the judiciary in preserving public trust in the justice system.
CBABC Media Coverage Systemic discrimination has ‘deep roots in our laws and systems’: B.C. human rights commissioner June 22, 2023 British Columbia is reaching out to the public as it seeks to identify and address systemic racism in government services.
Media Release Edward L. Wilson honoured with esteemed award for distinguished service June 19, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is pleased to award Vancouver lawyer, Edward L. Wilson the Georges A. Goyer QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service. The award is the highest honour bestowed by the Branch and was presented at the annual Vancouver Bench & Bar Dinner.
Legislative Update Advocacy Win: Government funding to advance restorative justice June 16, 2023 The provincial government has announced $3M in funding to advance restorative justice.