CBABC Submission Response from the Federal Minister of Justice: Judicial Vacancies September 12, 2023 The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada has responded to a CBABC submission urging federal appointments of justices to the BC Supreme Court and to re-establish the Judicial Advisory Committee in British Columbia.
CBABC Submission Response from Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General: Community Accountability Program Guidelines September 12, 2023 The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has responded to a CBABC submission endorsing the expansion of Community Accountability Program guidelines.
Media Release CBABC President champions lawyer wellness and independence September 06, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is pleased to announce Scott Morishita as our president for the 2023-24 term.
CBABC Submission Response from Attorney General: Endorsement of Rise Report on Safety in BC Courts August 22, 2023 Attorney General Niki Sharma, KC has responded to CBABC’s submission to government endorsing the Rise Women’s Legal Centre’s Creating Safety in BC Courts Report.
CBABC Submission Submission to LSBC regarding Inclusive Language Guidelines August 14, 2023 On August 14, CBABC delivered a submission to the Law Society of BC proposing additions to their resource, “Guidance for Lawyers on Using Inclusive Language”.
Media Release Legislative Update Legislative Committee acknowledges legal aid shortfall in BC, echoing CBABC concerns August 09, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch commends the provincial government’s Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for reflecting our recommendations for family law legal aid in their 2024 Budget Consultation Report.
CBABC Submission Letter to Minister of Justice: Judicial Vacancies August 08, 2023 On August 3, CBABC delivered a letter to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, urging the federal government to appoint justices to fill the vacancies on the BC Supreme Court and to re-establish the Judicial Advisory Committee in British Columbia.
CBABC Submission Submission to BC Premier: Implementing UNCRC in BC August 01, 2023 The submission encourages the BC government to develop a plan to implement their obligations under the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child.
CBABC Submission Response to CBABC’s Submission to Ministry of Attorney General: Virtual Court Interfaces July 25, 2023 The Ministry of Attorney General has responded to CBABC’s submission of June 23, 2023, which recommended a more intentional approach to the design of virtual courtrooms.
CBABC Submission Submission to Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General: CAP Guidelines July 18, 2023 On July 17, CBABC delivered a submission to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. The submission requested amendments to Community Accountability Program guidelines to accept, where appropriate, referrals for power-based crimes.