CBABC Submission Letter to MLA Mike Bernier after remarks on bail proceeding May 10, 2024 "Your comments could lead to the false impression that elected officials can give direction to judges or that judges should make decisions based on popular opinion. Such comments unjustifiably risk undermining public respect for and confidence in the justice system and the judiciary."
Legal News Federation of Law Societies of Canada Statement on BC Bill 21 – Legal Professions Act May 09, 2024 The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has serious concerns about the future of independent lawyer regulation in British Columbia following the tabling on April 10 of Bill 21 – Legal Professions Act by the Government of British Columbia.
Media Release Statement from CBABC President on access to justice for patients under the Mental Health Act May 09, 2024 CBABC is pleased to support the Health Justice report, “Upstream Barriers, Downstream Crisis: Denial of Justice under BC’s Mental Health Act” which highlights the challenges involuntary mental health patients have accessing legal advice.
Media Release CBABC recognizes outstanding B.C. lawyers May 07, 2024 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch honoured three distinguished lawyers on Saturday with our esteemed annual CBABC Branch Awards.
CBABC Media Coverage Letter to the Editor: Setting the record straight on judges and bail May 01, 2024 Scott Morishita, the president of the Canadian Bar Association sent in a letter responding to comments made by Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier in a media report.
CBABC Submission Submission to Attorney General: Regulation of Non-Disclosure Agreements April 24, 2024 CBABC calls on the B.C. government to introduce legislation that prohibits NDAs related to claims of harassment or discrimination.
CBABC Media Coverage A serious shortage of judges is putting B.C.’s legal system on trial April 19, 2024 A number of different factors are making judges harder to recruit, which is causing some civil trials to be delayed for years
CBABC Submission Letter to Attorney General: Introduction of Legal Professions Act April 19, 2024 CBABC calls for B.C government not to pass the newly introduced Legal Professions Act, until more consultation has been held.
CBABC Media Coverage BC undermining lawyer independence with Legal Professions Act: LSBC, CBA BC Branch April 18, 2024 Legislation combines notaries, paralegals, and lawyers under one regulator
CBABC Media Coverage Law society says B.C.'s plan for new regulatory body could undermine lawyers' independence April 15, 2024 Lawyers, paralegals and notaries would all be under one regulatory umbrella with proposed changes