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Since this concept of a single regulator for lawyers, notaries and paralegals was introduced in Spring 2022, CBABC has been advocating on behalf of the profession. We delivered written submissions to the Attorney General and stayed engaged with the Law Society, the associations for notaries and paralegals, and the government.
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Email your MLA CBABC and LSBC requested Bill 21 be delayed to allow for more consultation. Email your local MLA to also request this delay, using our template.
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Government Activity
Mar 2022 Ministry of Attorney General introduces intentions
Sep 2022 Ministry of Attorney General releases Intentions Paper
Sep 23, 2022 CBABC makes a statement on Intentions Paper
Oct 3 – Oct 19, 2022 CBABC holds roundtables with members and non-members
Nov 18, 2022 CBABC delivers a response to Intentions Paper
May 2023 Ministry of Attorney General releases What We Heard Report
Oct 19, 2023 Attorney General shares an update on status
Nov 2023 CBABC meets Attorney General asking for transparency
Jan 16, 2024 CBABC delivers a letter highlighting transparency concerns
Mar 12, 2024 BC United raises concerns in B.C. Legislature
Mar 19, 2024 Ministry of Attorney General shares an update on proposed model
Mar 25, 2024 CBABC signs a letter outlining concerns
Mar 25 – Apr 5, 2024 CBABC holds engagement sessions with members and non-members
Apr 10, 2024 Legal Professions Act is introduced
Apr 10, 2024 CBABC issues a media release outlining concerns and a message to members
Apr 12, 2024 The Legal Professions Act is discussed at Through the Looking Glass. On-demand now available.
Apr 18, 2024 CBABC hosts a Town Hall with the Attorney General
Apr 19, 2024 CBABC delivers a letter calling to delay passing Act
Apr 19 – Apr 30, 2024 CBABC hosts a series of engagement sessions with members of the profession
May 14, 2024 CBABC delivers a letter on the progress of the Bill 21