2024

This practice direction is to improve the clarity of publication bans made in criminal proceedings, and the accuracy of court records documenting them. It will also make information about the terms and the duration of bans more accessible to parties and other interested people while the proceedings are taking place in the Court, as well as later when there is a reason to consult the court record.

The Court remains committed to using technology in appropriate cases to better serve court users and improve access to justice. Remote attendance options provide the flexibility to support greater access to justice, including for those living in remote communities and vulnerable people served by the Court.

"This year’s winner is Claire Hunter, K.C. Claire is an experienced litigator with a broad civil litigation, public and administrative law and appellate practice. She is also actively involved in community work including as a provider of pro bono legal services, for which she has received a number of awards."

The Government of British Columbia has appointed a new judicial justice to the Provincial Court to ensure timely and effective access to justice. The new judicial justice appointed to the Provincial Court, effective July 16, 2024, is John Douglas Jevning, KC.

Tax agency announced pause on bare trust reporting days before deadline to file

Effective July 12

From the Ministry of Attorney General: "More people throughout the province will have access to a service that helps resolve family law matters earlier."

The Judicial Council, who recommends candidates for judicial office, has just released their Annual Report 2023. The number of applications to become a Provincial Court judge doubled from 23 in 2022 to 46 in 2023.

Indigenous lawyer wins award from CBA's B.C. branch

The B.C. government and Cowichan Tribes have co-developed new Provincial Court Rules for matters brought to it under an Indigenous law.