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CBABC Media Coverage

New B.C. bar association president anticipating major change in justice system, legal profession

September 27, 2022

The newly minted president of the B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is saying he will be pushing for more access to justice and increased legal aid funding over the course of his term in office, which will run alongside anticipated major changes to the governance of lawyers in the province.

CBABC Announcement

CBABC statement on Intentions Paper on Regulation of the Profession

September 23, 2022

CBABC will be asking lawyers several questions arising from the Intentions Paper including, “how should we define the practice of law?”, “what should be the scope of practice for each profession?”, “how should paralegals be regulated?” and, “how many lawyers should be on the governing board?”

CBABC Media Coverage

BC outlines intentions to create a single regulator governing lawyers, notaries, paralegals

September 22, 2022

The BC government has outlined its ideas for creating a single regulator in the province for lawyers, notaries, and paralegals but vows it has “no intention” of interfering with the legal profession’s independence.

CBABC Media Coverage

B.C. recommends single regulator, flexible licensing as part of legal governance modernization

September 22, 2022

British Columbia is recommending a large-scale modernization of how the legal professions are governed in the province, and an expert is saying the proposals would represent a “quantum leap” for regulation in Canada if they are adopted.

Legal News

Investigative report on serial offenders in B.C. calls for more mental health supports

September 21, 2022

Investigation was conducted by former deputy police chief and an expert on mental health and justice

CBABC Media Coverage

New Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, president says human rights law background fits new role

September 16, 2022

Lawyer with Community Legal Services Association will focus on diversity, inclusion, access to justice

Professional Notice

Supreme Court of BC: Court Closure, Mon, Sep 19, 2022

September 14, 2022

As a result of the declaration of the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Supreme Court will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022. The purpose of this Notice is to outline the process for rescheduling matters set for September 19, 2022, in all Supreme Court locations.

Professional Notice

Court of Appeal for BC: National Day of Mourning, Sep 19, 2022

September 14, 2022

Parties with matters scheduled for 19 September will be contacted by the registry to have them rescheduled.

Professional Notice

NP 30: Adjournment and Rescheduling of Matters Presently Set for Sep 19, 2022

September 13, 2022

All Provincial Court locations will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022. The purpose of this Notice is to direct the adjournment of, and outline the process for rescheduling, matters presently scheduled for September 19, 2022.

Legal News

Special Sitting of the Courts | Sep 8, 2022

September 08, 2022

The Court of Appeal for British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and the Provincial Court of British Columbia are pleased to host a Special Sitting of the Courts on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in the Great Hall at the Vancouver Law Courts at 4:30 p.m.

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