CBABC Media Coverage Watch: Why is there a shortage of judges in Canada? May 26, 2023 Kerry L. Simmons, KC, CBABC Executive Director, appeared on CTV's Power Play with Joyce Napier.
CBABC Media Coverage Several committees that vet federal judges inactive while case delays grow severe May 25, 2023 Six of the 17 committees that screen candidates for federally appointed courts across Canada have stopped operating, even as the number of vacant jobs for judges contributes to severe delays in the justice system.
CBABC Submission Release of BC Judicial Compensation Commission 2022 Final Report to the AG and Chief Judge of the Provincial Court May 23, 2023 The Judicial Compensation Commission 2022 has released their Final Report, which recommends the provincial government increases compensation for BC Provincial Court judges’ and judicial justices’ base salary over the next four years.
Legal News Justice Minister tables legislation to reform bail system May 16, 2023 Justice Minister David Lametti introduced new legislation Tuesday morning to reform Canada’s bail system, after months of calls for tougher laws from premiers, police and opposition.
Legislative Update Bill Passed: Bill 5 Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act May 16, 2023 On May 11, 2023, the provincial government enacted Bill 5, Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2023 which places most public sector lawyers into an existing bargaining unit of the government’s choice.
CBABC Media Coverage New B.C. legislation aimed at streamlining process of collecting money through courts, tribunals May 15, 2023 The B.C. government has introduced new legislation it says will make it easier for people to get the money owed to them following a successful civil court or tribunal decision.
Professional Notice CRIM 17: Withdrawing as Counsel of Record in Criminal Matters May 12, 2023 Purpose: To clarify the Court’s expectation of lawyers seeking to withdraw as counsel of record in a criminal matter.
Legislative Update Bill Passed: Bill 13, Pay Transparency Act May 11, 2023 The provincial government has passed Bill 13, the Pay Transparency Act, which aims to address and eliminate pay inequity amongst employees.
CBABC Media Coverage Recruitment drive on to fill B.C. Supreme Court’s high vacancies amid too few approved candidates May 10, 2023 British Columbia’s bar and bench are working to recruit qualified lawyers with diverse legal and life experiences to apply to become judges of the B.C. Supreme Court.
Media Release Statement from CBABC President on Bill 5 May 09, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is deeply disappointed that the BC Government is moving forward with Bill 5 and does not understand the unique role of public sector lawyers.