Announcements

Resolution 1 is a "Member Resolution to Solicit the Membership's Commitment to Open Debate on Practice Directive 59 and Notice to Profession 24 (re Gender Pronouns)". It is the position of CBABC that Resolution 1 is contrary to our mission and values and should be voted down at the Law Society's AGM on Oct 5, 2021.

This op-ed by Aleem Bharmal, QC, First Vice President of CBABC for 2021-22, was originally published in The Victoria Times Colonist

The Judicial Council of B.C. is looking for applicants from diverse backgrounds who have had a minimum of 5 years active practice as a lawyer in Canada (those with less legal practice experience may be considered if they have a range of related experience), who are interested in part time adjudication work as a Judicial Justice of the Provincial Court.

British Columbia’s three court levels say they are not requiring their nearly 300 judges to be vaccinated for COVID-19, nor to disclose their COVID vaccination status — although this could change in the future.

Crown counsel Clare Jennings enjoys being on the frontline of public interest law

Clare Jennings aims to make law profession more accessible and inclusive.

The Provincial Court of British Columbia recognizes that the Province is still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to conduct proceedings virtually and in person throughout the Province.

CBABC announces Clare Jennings as its President for the 2021-22 term. Clare’s term begins as our economy continues to re-open and opportunities return to meet in-person with lawyers in all regions and practice areas.

This Notice describes the health and safety protocols in place for in-person proceedings and attendance during COVID-19.

Critics say civil juries are costly, lengthy, unpredictable and have an increased likelihood of mistrial and the necessity for retrial.