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"It is my great pleasure and privilege to announce that the Lieutenant Governor in Council has signed Orders in Council appointing Tina Dion, Glenn Lee, and David Silverman to the Court as full time judges." - Melissa Gillespie, Chief Judge, Provincial Court of British Columbia

The Honourable M. Joyce DeWitt-Van Oosten, a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, is appointed a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and a Judge ex officio of the Court of Appeal of Yukon. Justice DeWitt-Van Oosten replaces Mr. Justice S.D. Frankel (Vancouver), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective April 1, 2019.

More than half of appointments since 2016 have been women, but Indigenous numbers remain low

"It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Donald Hart on April 13, 2019. Loving husband, supportive father, doting 'Poppy', loyal friend and esteemed colleague. David was the epitome of a true gentleman through and through and had one of the kindest souls ever."

Canadian legal guru Gillian Hadfield says it is time to end self-regulation by lawyers, as well as their monopoly on providing legal services, because they have made such a hash of it.

At its June 15 meeting, in accordance with the CBABC Bylaws, Provincial Council will elect a Vice President, a Secretary Treasurer, and three Officers At Large.

The enabling Provincial Court rule for the Victoria model (OIC 137 ) has been published and we are now able to provide a more detailed walk through of the new rules and processes that will be implemented at the Victoria Provincial Court on May 13, 2019.

There are currently two appointment vacancies on the Board of the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia effective September 1, 2019 for a Representative from the CBABC Provincial Council.

There is currently one appointment vacancy on the Board of the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia effective September 1, 2019 for a CBABC/Law Society joint appointee from New Westminster.

There is currently one appointment vacancy on the Board of the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia effective September 1, 2019 for a CBABC/Law Society joint appointee from Kootenay County.