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Canada's chief justice says system must continue modernizing beyond COVID-19 pandemic

February 07, 2022

Canada's chief justice said those working in the justice system must continue to build on innovations put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBABC Announcement

ICYMI: The Hon. Selwyn Romilly's CBABC AGM Keynote Speech

February 05, 2022

The Honourable Selwyn Romilly, retired justice of the Supreme Court of BC, speaks at the 2022 AGM.

Professional Notice

Supreme Court of BC - COVID-19: Some types of criminal proceedings now by videoconference instead of telephone

February 03, 2022

The Court now has the necessary technological capacity to conduct more of its hearings by Microsoft Teams videoconference (Teams Video), instead of by telephone. Therefore, effective February 7, 2022, and until further notice, the Court is expanding the range of matters for which counsel and accused persons should appear by Teams Video.

Legal News

Legal experts worry about changing court landscape after COVID-19

January 29, 2022

The halls of justice may have become less crowded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, say legal experts, and they warn there are still unanswered questions ahead.

Professional Notice

Supreme Court of BC - COVID-19: General Requirements for Microsoft Teams Video Hearings

January 28, 2022

This Notice rescinds and replaces COVID-19 Notice No. 35 (Remote Video Conference Hearings).

Professional Notice

REVISED Supreme Court of BC - COVID-19: Chambers Applications by Microsoft Teams

January 28, 2022

Revised Jan 28, 2022

Legal News

Canada, British Columbia and the BC First Nations Justice Council to collaborate on revitalizing Indigenous legal traditions and addressing systemic racism in British Columbia

January 20, 2022

A justice system that improves public safety and community well-being while addressing the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples is something that all Canadians can be proud to support. Revitalizing Indigenous legal traditions and eliminating systemic racism and discrimination from our justice system will benefit everyone in Canada.

Professional Notice

REVISED NP 21: Virtual Proceedings and Remote Attendance in the Provincial Court

January 19, 2022

This Notice provides direction and information for anyone who will attend a virtual or in-person proceeding in the Provincial Court remotely by audioconference (including telephone or Microsoft Teams) or videoconference (including Microsoft Teams).

Legal News

Judicial Appointments to the Provincial Court of British Columbia

January 18, 2022

"It is my great pleasure and privilege to announce that the Lieutenant Governor in Council has signed Orders in Council appointing three new provincial court judges to the Provincial Court. The new judge appointments are Scott Mulder, Nina Purewal QC, and Michael Munro." - Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie

CBABC Announcement

LSBC Governance Report includes CBABC recommendations

January 11, 2022

In early December, the Law Society of BC released the Report of a Governance Review of the Law Society of British Columbia , as prepared by regulator and governance specialist, Harry Cayton. CBABC members are encouraged to review this report, as the recommendations include significant changes to how the legal profession is governed.

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