Announcements

Access Pro Bono is working to increase the number and capacity of its telephone clinics to meet the many critical legal needs emerging from the pandemic. To do this, it needs more volunteer lawyers. Can you help?

As the first known outbreak of COVID-19 in a Canadian prison was announced on Monday, the country’s biggest lawyers’ group called on the federal government to identify inmates who can be safely managed in the community and release them.

In order to protect the health and safety of court users, court staff and others and to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the following new procedures are being implemented for court proceedings where there counsel, parties, media and the public are attending in person:

Limitation periods to commence court proceedings in British Columbia have been suspended, and statutory decision-makers have been provided discretion to waive, suspend or extend time periods related to their powers.

In response to our customers’ feedback, and further to the guidance provided on March 24, 2020, the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) has updated the list of supporting documents for which a true copy may be used in place of the original document.

The BC Provincial Government has confirmed that lawyers and paralegals are considered an essential service. Essential services are those daily services essential to preserving life, health, public safety and basic societal functioning.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is using extraordinary powers under a state of provincial emergency to keep British Columbians safe, maintain essential goods and services, and support the Province’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Under the Bylaws of CBABC, there are eighteen (18) representatives from Sections elected to Provincial Council, each elected for a two-year term. Successful candidates must maintain CBA membership throughout their term of office.

his year there are six (6) members to be elected for three (3) year terms. Only CBA members are eligible for nomination and election and if elected, must maintain CBA membership throughout their term of office.

In support of recommendations by the BC Public Health Officer to maintain social distance, the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) has implemented temporary changes during these extraordinary times with respect to witnessing requirements when executing instruments under the Land Title Act.