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Representatives of the Canadian Bar Association are urging the federal government not to pursue any further legal action against a pair of human rights tribunal decisions that could make Canada liable for billions of dollars in compensation to Indigenous children and their families.

Kevin Westell said the recommendations that come out of the money laundering inquiry could significantly affect how lawyers do their jobs.

CBABC’s Family Law Working Group has prepared this submission which contains recommendations to modernize the child protection system in BC. Legislative and policy reform is long overdue, and change is needed to protect the most vulnerable in our society. This submission highlights the most critical issues and establishes a plan designed minimize harm to children who are part of this system.

Together with local and national partners, Access to Justice Week will include a series of awareness-building virtual programs, centered around the themes of community building and inclusive justice.

The Supreme Court Civil Rules will be amended effective December 1, 2021; the changes will include updated provisions to address electronic wills, the forms used in locating an electronic will and forms for applications to administer an estate. In addition, sections 2 and 4 – 10 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Amendment Act, 2020 are brought into force effective October 1, 2021.

This week, we observe Canada's inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We call upon all CBABC members to use this time to be aware, to reflect and to learn more about the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

CBABC has made a submission to the Attorney General and Justice Services Branch in response to a consultation on the future of civil jury trials in BC.

The CBABC made its annual submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, following an oral presentation made on September 2, 2021.

Guided by members’ concerns and recommendations, CBABC prepared a written submission to the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Ministry of Attorney General with recommendations to improve efficiency of court scheduling and e-filing.

Resolution 1 is a "Member Resolution to Solicit the Membership's Commitment to Open Debate on Practice Directive 59 and Notice to Profession 24 (re Gender Pronouns)". It is the position of CBABC that Resolution 1 is contrary to our mission and values and should be voted down at the Law Society's AGM on Oct 5, 2021.