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Media Release

Northern B.C. lawyer receives top honour for commitment to Indigenous justice

  • June 24, 2024

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch honoured Linda D. Locke, KC, a Hazelton-based lawyer, with the prestigious Georges A. Goyer, QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service. This accolade, the most esteemed recognition granted by the Branch, was presented during the 38th annual Vancouver Bench & Bar Dinner.

Legal News

Globalaw Foundation supports CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum

  • June 21, 2024

The Globalaw Foundation is proud to support the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Warrior Project, which helps fund articling positions for Indigenous students in British Columbia. As part of its Americas Regional Meeting (GLARM) in Vancouver, Canada, Globalaw donated CAD $10,000 to invest in future legal warriors.

Legal News

Judicial Appointments in BC

  • May 27, 2024

“I wish Justices Fleming, Iyer, Hoffman, Hamilton, Ramsay, Laurie, and Latimer every success as they take on their new roles. I am confident they will serve the people of British Columbia well as members of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.” —The Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

CBABC Announcement

Message to Members: Legal Professions Act passed

  • May 21, 2024

As you are likely aware, Bill 21 received Royal Assent on May 16 with only 30 of its 317 clauses debated. The legislation will bring lawyers, notaries and paralegals under one regulator.