Province extends suspension of civil jury trials March 02, 2021 The Province is extending the current suspension of civil jury trials in the Supreme Court of B.C. by an additional year to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the courts.
Listen: Conversations on Calls to action 34-40 - Indigenous people in the justice system March 02, 2021 CBA President Brad Regehr discusses Calls to Action 34 and 40 with Harold R. Johnson and Stacey Soldier. They speak on the problem of over-incarceration of Indigenous peoples and how the system failed them.
Supreme Court of BC - COVID-19: Amendments to the Supreme Court Civil Rules - Temporary Suspension of Civil Jury Trials March 02, 2021 The suspension of civil jury trials has been extended to October 7, 2022
Provincial Court of BC: NP 19 Court Operations During COVID-19 March 01, 2021 The Provincial Court of BC recognizes that the Province is still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chief Public Health Officers of Canada and the Province still require people to keep a safe distance from each other, but currently there can be a cautious reopening of public places with health and safety protocols in place to minimize the transmission of the virus. Taking this into account, the Provincial Court has developed the plan set out in this Notice to resume further court operations.
CBABC releases report outlining agenda for justice in the province February 19, 2021 Professional group says modernization of technology in legal system is crucial for access to courts
Ottawa tables bill to tackle overrepresentation of Black and Indigenous people in the justice system February 18, 2021 The federal government’s newly unveiled legislation to help combat the overrepresentation of Indigenous and Black people in the justice system is a step in the right direction but doesn’t go far enough, critics say.
Lack of funds, staffing harming B.C. legal system February 17, 2021 Lawyers issue recommendations to ease access to justice
Justice system needs more resources after pandemic pushed operations online: report February 17, 2021 Bar association calls for investments in technologies to deliver justice remotely during and after pandemic
CBABC Agenda for Justice 2021 Offers Roadmap for BC Government Action February 17, 2021 Recommendations focus on necessary changes to ensure fair, accessible and modern justice for all British Columbians
Provincial Court of BC: Updated Directions re Judicial Authorizations at Justice Centre February 09, 2021 This Memorandum, and the directions set out herein, replace my memorandum and directions dated April 14, 2020 (updated May 11, 2020).