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CBABC Media Coverage

Mental health, governance of legal profession top of mind for new B.C. bar president

September 14, 2023

Morishita said at the top of his mind is acting on the findings from last year’s national study on wellness in the legal profession, in which more than half of respondents reported experiencing psychological distress and burnout, with some reporting thoughts of suicide.

CBABC Submission

Response from the Federal Minister of Justice: Judicial Vacancies

September 12, 2023

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada has responded to a CBABC submission urging federal appointments of justices to the BC Supreme Court and to re-establish the Judicial Advisory Committee in British Columbia.

CBABC Submission

Response from Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General: Community Accountability Program Guidelines

September 12, 2023

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has responded to a CBABC submission endorsing the expansion of Community Accountability Program guidelines.

Professional Notice

CRIM 18: Counsel Document Submission Protocol for Bail and Sentencing Hearings

September 07, 2023

Purpose: To set out the process for counsel to submit any documents for the Court to consider for a bail or sentencing hearing.

Professional Notice

CRIM 05: Hearing of Bail Applications

September 07, 2023

Purpose: To clarify the location of bail hearings during court sitting hours and outside of court sitting hours.

Media Release

CBABC President champions lawyer wellness and independence

September 06, 2023

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is pleased to announce Scott Morishita as our president for the 2023-24 term.

Legal News

Judicial Appointment to the Federal Court

August 28, 2023

Negar Azmudeh, Assistant Deputy Chairperson at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court. Justice Azmudeh fills the remaining position authorized under the Budget Implementation Act, 2019.

Legal News

Judicial Appointment in the Province of BC

August 28, 2023

J. Gareth Morley, Senior Counsel at the Ministry of the Attorney General of British Columbia in Victoria, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Victoria. Justice Morley replaces Justice J. Steeves (Victoria), who resigned effective June 11, 2022.

CBABC Submission

Response from Attorney General: Endorsement of Rise Report on Safety in BC Courts

August 22, 2023

Attorney General Niki Sharma, KC has responded to CBABC’s submission to government endorsing the Rise Women’s Legal Centre’s Creating Safety in BC Courts Report.

CBABC Submission

Submission to LSBC regarding Inclusive Language Guidelines

August 14, 2023

On August 14, CBABC delivered a submission to the Law Society of BC proposing additions to their resource, “Guidance for Lawyers on Using Inclusive Language”.

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