New CBA Program to Attract Lawyers to Smaller Communities March 13, 2009 The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch, supported by $795,000 in funding by the Law Foundation of BC, is embarking on a three-year program designed to attract new lawyers to small and rural BC communities.
Budget 2009 Missing Critical Justice System Investment February 17, 2009 The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) expressed disappointment at the lack of investment in a justice system under increased duress in tough economic times, and the failure to remove the discriminatory tax on legal services.
Tough Economic Times Require More – Not Less – Justice for Those Who Most Need It February 11, 2009 The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC), on behalf of its 6,400 members of the legal profession, calls on the Government of British Columbia to use the upcoming Budget to respond to the current economic crisis by strengthening the “third pillar” of Canadian society: the justice system.
Queen's Counsel Appointments | 2008 February 02, 2009 Attorney General Wally Oppal today announced 37 British Columbia lawyers have been appointed Queen’s counsel.
CBABC Calls for Urgent Review of Legal Aid Funding January 16, 2009 The Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch (CBABC), responding to the recent announcement by the Legal Services Society (LSS) of emergency cuts, calls upon the provincial government to review legal aid funding and ensure access to justice for all British Columbians.
Prominent Lawyer Receives Top Canadian Bar Association BC Honour November 20, 2008 Last night, lawyer Marvin Storrow QC, of the firm Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, received one of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch’s highest honours, the Georges A. Goyer, QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service.
CBABC Salutes Government Protection of Retirement Savings November 03, 2008 Premier Gordon Campbell announced on Saturday that the provincial government will be acting on the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) recommendation that RRSPs and similar savings instruments be protected from seizure by creditors.
Articling Registry Launched This Week to Connect Law Firms With Students July 17, 2008 The Law Society of BC and the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, have launched an innovative online Articling Registry for Canadian law students and BC lawyers.
CBA BC Branch President Confers Citations Upon Exceptional BC Lawyers July 03, 2008 At the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch Provincial Council meeting on June 21st 2008, President F. Kenneth Walton conferred citations upon six lawyers whose work with the Branch has been both exceptional and appreciated.
The Ministry of the Attorney General, Criminal Justice Branch Receives the First CBABC Work Life Balance Award in Vancouver July 02, 2008 On June 27th, 2008, Attorney General Wally Oppal, QC, presented the first annual CBABC Work Life Balance Award in Vancouver.