Announcements

Crown counsel Clare Jennings enjoys being on the frontline of public interest law

Clare Jennings aims to make law profession more accessible and inclusive.

CBABC announces Clare Jennings as its President for the 2021-22 term. Clare’s term begins as our economy continues to re-open and opportunities return to meet in-person with lawyers in all regions and practice areas.

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

The CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum continues to offer support and share in the grief with our Indigenous members, colleagues and communities regarding the recent announcement of the more than 160 undocumented and  unmarked graves found at the site of the former Kuper Island Industrial School on the traditional lands of the Penelakut Tribe.

"We raise our hands to you, the first Indigenous person appointed to this position, and honour you for your selfless acceptance of the highest level of community service." - Randy Robinson, ALF Chair

"We applaud the Nova Scotia's Barristers' Society on its work to create a mandatory cultural competency program. We applaud your work as Chair of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Working Group. We applaud your tireless efforts on access to justice issues and pro bono initiatives." - Randy Robinson, ALF Chair

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch has once again honoured several outstanding BC lawyers and an innovative organization, all of whom have contributed to the profession and community.

"At CBABC, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and justice system. It is incumbent on each institution, and on each individual, to recognize and combat our unconscious biases and systemic racism."

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch applauds the significant financial commitments made in BC Budget 2021 to support the evolution of a modernized justice system and meaningful change for Indigenous peoples.