CBABC Announcement Call for volunteers: CLEBC Board of Directors April 11, 2024 CBABC is seeking nominees from Cariboo, Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Yale Counties to appoint to the Board of Directors of the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia for terms beginning September 1, 2024 and ending August 31, 2027.
Media Release Bar Association warns legislation won't solve access to legal services April 10, 2024 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch announced today that it does not support the Legal Professions Act, newly introduced by the B.C. government.
Legal News More options coming for people needing legal help April 10, 2024 "The Legal Professions Act builds on government’s work to expand opportunities for people who need help with legal problems in B.C."
Legal News Attorney General responds to courtroom safety concerns April 05, 2024 The Attorney General has responded to members’ concerns about courtroom safety.
Legal News B.C. appoints two Provincial Court judges April 05, 2024 Congratulations to CBABC member Sabena Thompson on her appointment as a Provincial Court judge effective April 15 and to Mandy Klein, effective April 29.
CBABC Submission Submission to Attorney General: Regulation of Non-Disclosure Agreements April 03, 2024 CBABC calls on the B.C. government to introduce legislation that prohibits NDAs related to claims of harassment or discrimination.
CBABC Announcement Call for Volunteers: Provincial Council Vacancy - Westminster County Representative March 27, 2024 CBABC is seeking a CBA member from Surrey to represent Westminster County on Provincial Council for a one year term September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. The successful candidate will be eligible for election in the spring of 2025 for a further three-year term.
CBABC Submission Letter to Attorney General: Concern about the single legal regulator reform process March 25, 2024 CBABC is one of 12 signatories of an open letter to the Attorney General expressing concern about the single legal regulator reform process.
CBABC Announcement Update on proposed model for the single regulator March 19, 2024 A Public Update from the Ministry of the Attorney General includes some details about the proposed governance structure regarding the single regulator for lawyers, notaries and paralegals. CBABC appreciates more details but continues to call for full transparency.
CBABC Submission Submission to BC Supreme Court: Judicial Case Conferences March 18, 2024 Submission to BC Supreme Court includes recommendations to enhance the provision and administration of Judicial Case Conferences