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Federal Government reports on the safety of violence-impacted Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGTBQI+ people

  • June 03, 2023

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, released the 2022-23 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report. The report summarizes actions taken by nearly 20 federal departments and agencies to address and support the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGTBQI+ people, as well as their families and communities impacted by violence.

Professional Notice

Supreme Court of BC: Expansion of the Masters Chambers Pilot

  • June 01, 2023

As set out in the Masters Chambers Pilot Project Notice, the Masters Chambers Pilot Project (the “Project”), which allows for electronic filing of chambers application records in PDF format through Court Services Online, will be expanded commencing on June 19, 2023.

Legal News

New Judicial Appointment to Supreme Court of BC

  • June 01, 2023

Bradford F. Smith, K.C., a sole practitioner in Kamloops, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Kamloops. Justice Smith replaces Justice S.D. Dley (Kamloops), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective November 1, 2021.

Legal News

King’s counsel nominations now open

  • May 24, 2023

Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s counsel (KC) for 2023 will open on May 19 and be accepted until July 14, 2023.