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Legal News

CBABC member appointed judge

  • November 29, 2024

Lindsay R. LeBlanc, K.C., Partner at Cox Taylor in Victoria, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Victoria.

Legal News

Supreme Court to honour its 150th anniversary with visit to Victoria in February

  • November 21, 2024

Chief Justice Richard Wagner and Justices Andromache Karakatsanis and Nicholas Kasirer will visit Victoria, British Columbia on February 3 and 4, 2025, as part of the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary commemorations. The visiting judges will take part in two full days of events aimed at helping people learn more about the Supreme Court and building confidence in our justice system.

Professional Notice

Notice 33: Northern Virtual Bail Court Forensic Liaison Program

  • November 07, 2024

The purpose of this Notice is to describe the process for referral of an adult accused person appearing in custody from Prince George, Prince Rupert, Smithers or Terrace sheriff cells or the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre (PGRCC) into the Northern Virtual Bail Courtrooms VR1 and VR2 to a Forensic Liaison and, if requested by the Forensic Liaison, a Forensic Psychiatrist.

CBABC Announcement

Call for CBABC AGM Resolutions

  • November 05, 2024

The deadline for submitting resolutions for debate at the CBABC Annual General Meeting is December 4, 2024.