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In a series of notices issued on June 12, 2020, the Court advised litigants and lawyers that: Initial Appearance proceedings are recommencing and as of June 15, 2020 across the Province, 40 in person trial courts are available, in addition to virtual courts.

Attorney-General David Eby is refusing to back down as legal opposition grows to his plans to restrict access to the courts and change the rules of personal injury lawsuits to help ICBC’s finances.

"Throughout this period, the BC Provincial Court has never closed. Although only urgent and essential matters were being heard initially, we have expanded operations incrementally as we developed the capacity to deal with other matters while complying with public health guidelines."

This Notice replaces the Notice to the Public Regarding the Court of Appeal for British Columbia’s Response to COVID-19 issued 27 May 2020. It extends the suspension of service and filing deadlines from 15 June to 29 June.

CBABC supports racialized lawyers during these challenging times and takes responsibility to promote equality and diversity within our profession.

Co-author of British Columbia Annual Practice (the “White Book”), and Law Society President (2009), Gordon Turriff, QC's work and leadership greatly influenced the legal profession.

The Law Foundation of British Columbia has established a fund of $120,000 per year to support legal research in British Columbia. The purpose of the fund is to support legal research projects that “advance the knowledge of law, social policy, and the administration of justice”.

Supreme Court of British Columbia trials will resume on June 8, 2020 in a number of courthouse locations. Changes to court configurations and some in-court processes are required to comply with public health directives and orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Provincial Court will resume in-person proceedings for priority matters that cannot be accommodated remotely on a staged and incremental basis beginning June 8, 2020.

Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the delay of the coming into force of changes to the Divorce Act, which was scheduled for July 1, 2020. Due to extraordinary circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the coming into force date has been deferred until March 1, 2021.