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New Judicial Appointment to Supreme Court of BC

June 01, 2023

Bradford F. Smith, K.C., a sole practitioner in Kamloops, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Kamloops. Justice Smith replaces Justice S.D. Dley (Kamloops), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective November 1, 2021.

CBABC Media Coverage

Watch: Why is there a shortage of judges in Canada?

May 26, 2023

Kerry L. Simmons, KC, CBABC Executive Director, appeared on CTV's Power Play with Joyce Napier.

CBABC Media Coverage

Several committees that vet federal judges inactive while case delays grow severe

May 25, 2023

Six of the 17 committees that screen candidates for federally appointed courts across Canada have stopped operating, even as the number of vacant jobs for judges contributes to severe delays in the justice system.

CBABC Submission

Release of BC Judicial Compensation Commission 2022 Final Report to the AG and Chief Judge of the Provincial Court

May 23, 2023

The Judicial Compensation Commission 2022 has released their Final Report, which recommends the provincial government increases compensation for BC Provincial Court judges’ and judicial justices’ base salary over the next four years.

Legal News

Justice Minister tables legislation to reform bail system

May 16, 2023

Justice Minister David Lametti introduced new legislation Tuesday morning to reform Canada’s bail system, after months of calls for tougher laws from premiers, police and opposition.

Legislative Update

Bill Passed: Bill 5 Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act

May 16, 2023

On May 11, 2023, the provincial government enacted Bill 5, Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2023 which places most public sector lawyers into an existing bargaining unit of the government’s choice.

CBABC Media Coverage

New B.C. legislation aimed at streamlining process of collecting money through courts, tribunals

May 15, 2023

The B.C. government has introduced new legislation it says will make it easier for people to get the money owed to them following a successful civil court or tribunal decision.

Professional Notice

CRIM 17: Withdrawing as Counsel of Record in Criminal Matters

May 12, 2023

Purpose: To clarify the Court’s expectation of lawyers seeking to withdraw as counsel of record in a criminal matter.

Legislative Update

Bill Passed: Bill 13, Pay Transparency Act

May 11, 2023

The provincial government has passed Bill 13, the Pay Transparency Act, which aims to address and eliminate pay inequity amongst employees.

CBABC Media Coverage

Recruitment drive on to fill B.C. Supreme Court’s high vacancies amid too few approved candidates

May 10, 2023

British Columbia’s bar and bench are working to recruit qualified lawyers with diverse legal and life experiences to apply to become judges of the B.C. Supreme Court.

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