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CBABC Announcement

Call for Volunteers: Mental Wellness Task Force

  • September 26, 2023

The Task Force will assist CBABC in determining how best to support and advocate for members’ interests and wellbeing by analyzing the recommendations outlined in the National Lawyer Wellness Study and making recommendations to the Board of Directors about priority areas for program/services development and advocacy initiatives that represent the most urgent and important needs of members in BC.

Professional Notice

NP 28: Current Court Operations

  • September 18, 2023

The Court remains committed to using technology in appropriate cases to better serve court users and improve access to justice. Remote attendance options provide the flexibility to support greater access to justice, including for those living in remote communities and vulnerable people served by the Court.

CBABC Media Coverage

New CBA BC Branch president Scott Morishita to focus on lawyer independence and mental health

  • September 15, 2023

“Whether it's criminal defence cases, whether it's people who are suing the government, whether they're trying to challenge government decisions, or whether there's an allegation of a breach of someone's Charter rights – it's really critical that lawyers can advocate for their clients without having a concern that their regulator is not independent.”