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In response to our customers’ feedback, and further to the guidance provided on March 24, 2020, the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) has updated the list of supporting documents for which a true copy may be used in place of the original document.

The BC Provincial Government has confirmed that lawyers and paralegals are considered an essential service. Essential services are those daily services essential to preserving life, health, public safety and basic societal functioning.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is using extraordinary powers under a state of provincial emergency to keep British Columbians safe, maintain essential goods and services, and support the Province’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Under the Bylaws of CBABC, there are eighteen (18) representatives from Sections elected to Provincial Council, each elected for a two-year term. Successful candidates must maintain CBA membership throughout their term of office.

his year there are six (6) members to be elected for three (3) year terms. Only CBA members are eligible for nomination and election and if elected, must maintain CBA membership throughout their term of office.

In support of recommendations by the BC Public Health Officer to maintain social distance, the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) has implemented temporary changes during these extraordinary times with respect to witnessing requirements when executing instruments under the Land Title Act.

The Province has made two significant changes to the Employment Standards Act to better support workers both during the COVID-19 public health emergency and in the long term.

The Registrar of Land Titles is taking steps to support recommendations by the BC Public Health Officer to maintain social distance, particularly as it pertains to execution requirements under the Land Title Act.

Like all of you, the CBABC office is putting plans together to protect our members, our communities, our employees and their families against the COVID-19 virus. To that end, we have decided to implement a number of changes.

"I am pleased to advise that Matthew Taylor and Andrew Majawa have been appointed to our Court effective immediately." Chief Justice Christopher E. Hinkson