2020

This Notice replaces the Notice to the Public Regarding the Court of Appeal for British Columbia’s Response to COVID-19 issued 19 August 2020. New information regarding face masks has been added to section 3.3.2 Hearings in a Courtroom.​

Note: this Notice replaces the Notice to the Public Regarding Access to Court Proceedings During the COVID-19 Pandemic dated 7 July 2020​

While the final decision about judicial appointments is properly the role of government, partisan considerations should not determine the best candidates. It can be argued that the political vetting of judicial applicants – which happens after the Judicial Advisory Committees have made their recommendations – has been a factor in the number of vacancies on the bench, which is a direct contributor to court delays and the access to justice crisis in Canada.

The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Al-Karim Kara as the company’s next President and CEO effective December 7, 2020.

Paralegals are defined by the BC Paralegal Association as those who “have legal training and knowledge of the substantive and procedural aspects of law and are capable of independent legal work, performed subject to the general supervision of a lawyer.”

The Chief Justice has rescinded Practice Direction 54 - Standard Directions for Appeals from Decisions of Masters, Registrars or Special Referees.

During an election campaign, it is rare to see justice policy, legislative reform, or increased funding for courts and tribunals on the agenda. This time, it is different.

British Columbia’s eighth Indigenous sentencing court will open in Hazelton in Spring of 2021.

Cree lawyer became 1st Indigenous president of Canadian Bar Association last month

Effective October 14, 2020, Chief Justice Hinkson directs that the Court will begin a gradual roll-out to hear chambers applications using Microsoft Teams (“Teams”), in accordance with the procedures set out in this Notice.