Legal News B.C. Greens introduce bill that would ban NDAs in harassment and discrimination cases March 09, 2023 'We've been waiting 25 years for somebody to correct this wrong,' child sex abuse survivor says
Legal News New legislation will reduce barriers for people March 08, 2023 British Columbia will become the first province in Canada to systematically amend provincial laws to remove outdated gendered and binary language, better reflecting the diversity of the province and ensuring everyone can access provincial programs and services.
CBABC Media Coverage B.C. Chief Justice's retirement gives opportunity to diversify bench March 03, 2023 Increasing diversity is top of mind for many in B.C.’s legal realm as the process is underway to appoint a new person to the top job.
Media Release BC Budget 2023: Justice system improvements should take greater priority February 28, 2023 CBABC acknowledges the BC government’s commitment to funding 15 Indigenous Justice Centres as proposed in the First Nations Justice Strategy. CBABC has been calling for funding to support the implementation of the Strategy since it was established in 2020 to address the over-representation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system.
CBABC Submission Submission to Circle of Chairs of BC Administrative Tribunals: Collecting User-Centered Data February 27, 2023 CBABC has prepared a submission to the Circle of Chairs of BC Administrative Tribunals encouraging collection and use of user-centered data across the BC tribunals to support innovation and improve access to justice.
Legal News The price of self-representation in B.C. courts: two stress leaves and sale of family home February 25, 2023 Two stress leaves and sale of the family home was the toll for a Comox woman
Legal News Michelle O'Bonsawin, Canada's 1st Indigenous Supreme Court justice, on demystifying the top court February 23, 2023 Gladue principles still not well understood or used, O'Bonsawin says
CBABC Submission Letter to Minister of Finance and Attorney General: Bill 5 Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2023 February 15, 2023 CBABC submitted a letter to the Minister of Finance and Attorney General expressing deep concern over unilateral action in the face of an ongoing process regarding Bill 5, Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2023.
Professional Notice AN - 18: General Requirements for Microsoft Teams Video Hearings February 14, 2023 This Administrative Notice sets out the technical and other requirements for anyone participating in a court hearing by Microsoft Teams Video. It also provides information on how members of the media or the public can attend such proceedings. This information was previously included in the Court’s COVID19 Notice No. 47.
Legislative Update Bill Introduced: New act to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation February 13, 2023 The provincial government introduced Bill 2, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Act on February 7, 2023. The Act will recognise National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a public holiday in B.C.