CBABC Media Coverage New B.C. legislation aimed at streamlining process of collecting money through courts, tribunals May 15, 2023 The B.C. government has introduced new legislation it says will make it easier for people to get the money owed to them following a successful civil court or tribunal decision.
Professional Notice CRIM 17: Withdrawing as Counsel of Record in Criminal Matters May 12, 2023 Purpose: To clarify the Court’s expectation of lawyers seeking to withdraw as counsel of record in a criminal matter.
Legislative Update Bill Passed: Bill 13, Pay Transparency Act May 11, 2023 The provincial government has passed Bill 13, the Pay Transparency Act, which aims to address and eliminate pay inequity amongst employees.
CBABC Media Coverage Recruitment drive on to fill B.C. Supreme Court’s high vacancies amid too few approved candidates May 10, 2023 British Columbia’s bar and bench are working to recruit qualified lawyers with diverse legal and life experiences to apply to become judges of the B.C. Supreme Court.
Media Release Statement from CBABC President on Bill 5 May 09, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is deeply disappointed that the BC Government is moving forward with Bill 5 and does not understand the unique role of public sector lawyers.
CBABC Media Coverage Top judges decry Ottawa’s appointment delays; application vetting defunct in B.C., Toronto, N.S. May 09, 2023 As Canada’s top judges again raise their voices about Ottawa’s chronic and lengthy delays in appointing superior court judges — causing cancelled trials, judicial burnout and wasted time and expense for litigants — the Liberal government has allowed more than one-third of its judicial vetting committees to collapse.
Legislative Update Advocacy Win: Introduction of the Money Judgement Enforcement Act May 09, 2023 CBABC commends the provincial government for tabling the Money Judgement Enforcement Act, on May 1, 2023.
CBABC Media Coverage Listen: Who should be held accountable for releasing repeat offenders? May 04, 2023 Listen to Aleem Bharmal, KC, CBABC President 2022/23, who went on CKNW's Mornings with Simi to answer the question: "Who should be held accountable for releasing repeat offenders?"
Legal News B.C. lawyers named first King’s counsels May 04, 2023 CBABC congratulates the 2022 recipients of the King's counsel designation in recognition of their exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession in British Columbia.
CBABC Media Coverage 'Unfair labour practice': B.C. government accused of blocking union bid by its own lawyers May 04, 2023 The BCGLA has filed unionization cards with the province's Labour Relations Board