Legal News Welcome ceremony for justices to the Supreme Court of BC June 08, 2022 On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the Court will hold a formal ceremony to welcome The Honourable Justice Bruce Elwood, The Honourable Justice Baljinder Girn and The Honourable Justice John Gibb-Carsley to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
CBABC Submission Call for Consultation Submission: 2023 BC Budget Consultations June 07, 2022 In our 2023 Budget Consultations, CBABC appeals to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services to expand the scope of coverage for legal aid, establish a robust data collection and disclosure infrastructure to understand the experience of the users of the court and justice system, and complete the digital transformation of the court system.
CBABC Announcement 2022 Law Society of BC Annual General Meeting June 07, 2022 The Law Society of British Columbia’s 2022 Annual General Meeting is taking place virtually on Wednesday, June 22. The AGM will include the election of the Second Vice-President-elect for 2023, appointment of Law Society auditors, and consideration of six member resolutions.
Legal News Chief justice warns against political attacks on judicial independence June 05, 2022 'If [Canadians] lose faith in the justice system, what will happen?' — Chief Justice Richard Wagner asks
CBABC Submission Response from Land Owner Transparency Registry Services: Technical Filing Form Changes June 03, 2022 The Land Owner Transparency Registry office has responded to CBABC, providing updates on the Land Owner Transparency Registry filing forms.
Legislative Update Act in Force: New Court of Appeal Act and Rules May 31, 2022 On July 18, 2022 the Court of Appeal Act, S.B.C. 2021, c. 6 will be brought into force along with new Court of Appeal Rules. The new rules clarify existing procedures, simplify language and make the appeals process more efficient.
Legal News Military should give up control of sexual assault cases permanently: former Supreme Court justice May 30, 2022 Military must 'adapt to a new reality – the women warriors are here to stay,' says Louise Arbour
Legal News New Court of Appeal rules improve access to justice May 25, 2022 New Court of Appeal rules will soon make the appeal procedures in civil matters easier to understand and more efficient for lawyers and people who represent themselves.
CBABC Submission Response from Government: Amendment to S. 203 of Family Law Act May 17, 2022 The Government has responded to CBABC’s briefing note on section 203 of the Family Law Act, which recommends changes to reduce existing barriers in appointing counsel to assist children.
Professional Notice Kamloops Informal Trial Pilot May 16, 2022 Effective, Mon, May 16, 2022, in Kamloops a pilot of an informal trial process is being launched for family law trials under the Family Law Act in the Provincial Court.