CBABC Announcement Statistics for Supreme Court Order Entry and Probate February 05, 2018 The B.C. Court Services Branch recently provided the CBABC with stats for turnaround times for Order and entry and probate for every registry in the province for the years 2012–2016.
Media Release CBABC launches new BC Legal Directory January 24, 2018 CBABC today announced the launch of the new BC Legal Directory. After 30 years in print, the publication is now a purely online experience optimized for mobile devices.
CBABC Submission Letter to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Re: Judicial Appointments December 20, 2017 On Dec 20, 2017, CBABC President Bill Veenstra wrote to the Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould regarding the current complement of Supreme Court judges in BC.
Media Release CBABC statement supporting CLAS report December 05, 2017 The CBABC commends the Community Legal Assistance Society’s for its report titled “Operating in Darkness”, which brings to light gaps in the Mental Health Act and the manner in which it provides access to justice for those detained under the Act.
CBABC Submission Letter to Attorney General of BC Re: ICBC December 05, 2017 CBABC encourages the government to implement changes that will preserve the rights of British Columbians, reduce accidents and injuries, and improve the rate of recovery from injury.
CBABC Submission CBABC Labour Law Section Re-Establishment of the BC Human Rights Commission November 17, 2017 The CBABC's Labour Section Executive is grateful for the opportunity to participate in consultation with the Government as it takes steps towards the timely re-introduction of a Human Rights Commission.
CBABC Submission Letter to Attorney General of BC Re: Legal Aid November 17, 2017 Sent on Nov 17, 2017
CBABC Submission CBABC Human Rights Section Submissions re BC Human Rights Commission Invitation November 17, 2017 The following submission regarding the Government’s plan to reintroduce a BC Human Rights Commission is supported by the section executive and made on behalf of the section. The CBABC Human Rights Section's submissions reflect the views of the Section only and, do not necessarily reflect the views of the CBABC as a whole.
Media Release Victoria lawyer awarded highest honour by CBABC November 08, 2017 John Waddell, QC, of Waddell Raponi LLP in Victoria, received the award last night at the annual Bench & Bar Dinner in Vancouver. The award is the highest honour given by CBABC.
CBABC Submission Trophy Hunting & Great Bear Rainforest Discussion Papers November 02, 2017 Submitted by the CBABC Aboriginal Lawyer Section to the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development