New B.C. bar association president anticipating major change in justice system, legal profession September 27, 2022 The newly minted president of the B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is saying he will be pushing for more access to justice and increased legal aid funding over the course of his term in office, which will run alongside anticipated major changes to the governance of lawyers in the province.
BC outlines intentions to create a single regulator governing lawyers, notaries, paralegals September 22, 2022 The BC government has outlined its ideas for creating a single regulator in the province for lawyers, notaries, and paralegals but vows it has “no intention” of interfering with the legal profession’s independence.
B.C. recommends single regulator, flexible licensing as part of legal governance modernization September 22, 2022 British Columbia is recommending a large-scale modernization of how the legal professions are governed in the province, and an expert is saying the proposals would represent a “quantum leap” for regulation in Canada if they are adopted.
New Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, president says human rights law background fits new role September 16, 2022 Lawyer with Community Legal Services Association will focus on diversity, inclusion, access to justice
Human rights lawyer new president of BC Branch of CBA September 01, 2022 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) announced that Aleem Bharmal starts his term as president for the 2022-23 term on Sept. 1.
CBABC donates laptops to Upper Skeena Counselling and Legal Aid Society August 12, 2022 Laptops were donated to the Upper Skeena Counseling and Legal Assistance Society in Hazelton by the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch.
CBC On The Coast interviews CBABC Executive Director Kerry Simmons, QC on criminal justice August 11, 2022 CBC On The Coast interviews CBABC Executive Director Kerry Simmons, QC on restorative justice.
Canadian Bar Association's BC branch asks province for additional funding to improve justice system July 14, 2022 CBABC seeks funding for legal aid and modernization of court system
B.C. lawyers worry about cost to clients as return to in-person court hearings approaches July 11, 2022 Short, routine matters before a judge could cost clients thousands of dollars
CBABC seeks changes to Land Owner Transparency Act filing process March 31, 2022 The Canadian Bar Association’s B.C. branch has come up with recommendations to address issues concerning the filing process under the Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA).