Professional Notice PD - 62: Sealed Bid Process for Foreclosures and Other Matters Involving Sales of Land August 12, 2022 This Practice Direction sets out the process for submitting sealed bids to the Court for foreclosures and other matters involving the sale of land.
CBABC Media Coverage 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.
CBABC Media Coverage 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.
Legal News STATEMENT FROM THE CBA PRESIDENT STEPHEN ROTSTEIN ON EMANCIPATION DAY August 01, 2022 "At the Canadian Bar Association, we believe that when we know better, we can do better. We remain committed to cultivating an equitable, diverse and inclusive professional community." - Stephen Rotstein, CBA President 2021/22
Legal News B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 14 British Columbians August 01, 2022 “On behalf of the people of British Columbia, I want to thank this year’s recipients of the Order of B.C. for their remarkable contributions,” said Premier John Horgan.
Legal News B.C.’s Indigenous relations minister ‘honoured’ to assume attorney general role July 22, 2022 Murray Rankin also adds housing responsibilities, has short-term goals for temporary role
Professional Notice CRIM 05: Hearing of Bail Applications July 18, 2022 Purpose: To clarify the location of bail hearings during court sitting hours and outside of court sitting hours.
Professional Notice CRIM 14: Northern and Interior Bail Pilot Project July 18, 2022 To set out the directions for centralized virtual bail hearings in virtual courtrooms during court sitting hours on weekdays in the Northern and Interior Regions.
Professional Notice CRIM 13: Initial Appearance Court July 18, 2022 Further to NP 28 Court Operations During Communicable Phase of COVID-19, the purpose of this Practice Direction is to set out some interim guidelines to govern initial appearance court (IAR) during this phase, while ensuring that people only come to IAR in-person when necessary.
Professional Notice FAM 12: Default Method of Attendance for CFCSA Proceedings July 18, 2022 The purpose of this practice direction is to set out the default methods of attendance for court appearances under the Provincial Court (Child, Family and Community Service Act) Rules, B.C. Reg. 533/95 (“CFCSA Rules”).