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Professional Notice

NP 22: Resuming In-Person Proceedings During COVID-19: Health and Safety Protocols

September 01, 2021

This Notice describes the health and safety protocols in place for in-person proceedings and attendance during COVID-19.

CBABC Media Coverage

Legal groups concerned about possible abolition of civil juries in B.C.

August 27, 2021

Critics say civil juries are costly, lengthy, unpredictable and have an increased likelihood of mistrial and the necessity for retrial.

Legal News

Update: Face Masks Required in British Columbia Courthouses

August 24, 2021

Effective August 25, 2021, further to an order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), people attending courthouses in British Columbia are required to wear a face mask, including in entrances, lobbies, waiting areas, registries, hallways, stairways, restrooms and elevators.

Professional Notice

NP 25: Adjournment and Rescheduling of Matters Presently Set for September 30, 2021

August 20, 2021

The purpose of this Notice is to direct the adjournment of, and outline the process for rescheduling, matters presently scheduled for September 30, 2021.

Professional Notice

Updates from the Court of Appeal for BC: Attending Appeal Hearings & New Filing Requirement

August 20, 2021

This Notice combines and replaces all previous Notices during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Where this Notice departs from the Court’s Practice Directives or Rules, this Notice governs as a Pilot Project.

Legal News

Statement by CBA President on the Situation in Afghanistan

August 17, 2021

The Canadian Bar Association is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban take control of the country. The fundamental human rights of all Afghans – particularly women, girls and LGBTQI+ populations – are at risk.

Legal News

The CRT’s Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusion

August 17, 2021

"Our collective understanding of best practices for inclusivity continues to evolve, and the SOGIC members generously helped us ensure our forms, processes and language are up to date. We have now implemented almost all SOGIC’s recommendations, with a few remaining action items that will be addressed in the coming months."

Legal News

A presidential year like no other

August 11, 2021

Serving CBA members was not what I expected. It was better.

Professional Notice

Retirement of PDF Forms for Land Title Applications revised to September 12, 2021

August 10, 2021

In response to stakeholder and customer feedback, the Director of Land Titles has revised the retirement date for PDF versions of certain land title forms.

CBABC Announcement

Notice to Members: September 30 introduced as National Truth & Reconciliation Day

August 04, 2021

In June, the Government of Canada announced September 30 as a new annual statutory day to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour those who were lost and the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve.

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