Programs & Events Schedule

CBABC members receive complimentary access to continuing professional development (CPD) credits through Section meetings, and get preferred rates on other Professional Development events.

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Updated Mar 18, 2024

All times listed in Pacific time.

Tue Mar 19

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Immigration Law Section

Tax Law for Immigration Lawyers

An informative discussion to highlight what every immigration lawyer needs to know about tax law. Learn new skills, hear tips and tricks, and get your questions answered to inform your practice.

Tuesday March 19 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Mar 19

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD

ONLINE

Family Law-Vancouver Island Section

Relationship Abuse and Brain Injury: Supporting Survivors

The Victoria Brain Injury Society and The Cridge Centre for the Family present on brain injuries resulting from intimate partner violence.

Tuesday March 19 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Apr 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Real Property Section

Updates on British Columbia's Financial Services Authority

Chris Biscoe, Director Legal, Compliance & Enforcement at BC Financial Services Authority, provides updates on British Columbia's Financial Services Authority.

Tuesday April 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Apr 2

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Administrative Law Section

Case Law Update: Auer v. Auer

Johanna Goosen discusses the Alberta Court of Appeal's decision in Auer v Auer, 2022 ABCA 375, and canvasses the issues that are expected to be addressed by the Supreme Court of Canada on appeal.

Tuesday April 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Apr 2

5:00pm - 7:00pm

1.5 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Women Lawyers Forum-BC

Grasping the Gavel

A candid conversation featuring three of the most recent female judges to be appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver. Eileen Patel of Patel Advocacy moderates the conversation.

Tuesday April 2 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, WLF,
New

Thu Apr 4

4:30pm - 6:30pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Public Sector Lawyers Section

Pathways from Public Sector to the Bench

Join the CBA Public Sector Lawyers Section for an opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues. Members of the judiciary share their unique journeys from public sector lawyering to their respective positions on the bench.

Thursday April 4 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Fri Apr 5

12:00pm - 1:30pm

1.5 CPD

ONLINE

Freedom of Information & Privacy Law Section

Privacy Law and Your Legal Career

Lawyers from a government practice, a regulatory agency, a public interest organization and a police service discuss their experiences and shareable best practices.

Friday April 5 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Mon Apr 8

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Pensions & Benefits Law Section

Pensions and Benefits Legal Update

Murray Campbell, Lawson Lundell LLP, presents a summary of recent case law and statutory developments.

Monday April 8 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Wed Apr 10

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Animal Law Section

Fur Farming in Canada: A Legal and Regulatory Overview

Aaron Hofman, Director of Advocacy and Policy, Fur Bearers, provides a legal and regulatory overview of fur farming in Canada including the ban on live mink farms in BC and discusses calls to action. 

Wednesday April 10 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Apr 10

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

ONLINE

Civil Litigation-Vancouver Island Section

Optimizing Existing Technology in the Legal Sphere

Programs like Word, Excel, and Outlook have amazing functionality which most users are completely unaware. Sean Dillman discusses how to optimize existing technological tools to better serve your litigation practice.

Wednesday April 10 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Wed Apr 10

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Family Law-Vancouver Island Section

The Society of Children and Youth of BC: An Overview

The Society of Children and Youth of BC is a non-profit organization that aims to promote the rights and well-being of children and youth in BC. Our panel provides an overview of the SCY Child and Youth Legal Centre, which provides legal representation and advice to young people.

Wednesday April 10 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Apr 11

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Employment Law Section

The Right to Silence: Commentary on Bill M 215 and the Pros and Cons of Implementing the Non-Disclosure Agreements Act in BC

Paula Krawus, PortaLaw, and Jaime Hoopes, Roper Greyell, provide a lively debate on preventing employers and employees in BC from entering into non-disclosure agreements including who is impacted, if we should limit freedom to contract and how this comes up.

Thursday April 11 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Apr 16

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Securities Law Section

Toronto Stock Exchange and TSXV Update

Anne Child, David Babstock, Joseph van Sickle, and Ashley Ainsley, of the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, provide an overview and market update.

Tuesday April 16 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Apr 16

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Municipal Law Section

Drainage and Local Governments

Ryan Bortolin and Jessica Eastwood, Stewart McDannold Stuart, discuss liability issues faced by local governments, as both owners of land and drainage infrastructure. Other topics include the risk of liability for issues local governments face when regulating drainage and related areas.

Tuesday April 16 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Apr 18

12:45pm - 1:45pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Aboriginal Lawyers Forum

Introduction to the British Columbia Review Board

The Review Board is interested in receiving expressions of interest from Indigenous BC lawyers who either (a) meet the requirements to be appointed as vice-chairs or (b) would be interested in being appointed as public members.

Thursday April 18 2024, , Zoom, Webinar, ALF, Aboriginal, Indigenous,
New

Tue May 14

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Securities Law Section

Securities Law Litigation Update

Teresa Tomchak, Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, provides an overview of recent trends in securities litigation and a market update.

Tuesday May 14 2024, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Fri May 24

7:00pm - 10:00am

6.0 CPD

IN-PERSON

Aboriginal Lawyers Forum

CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Retreat 2024

Join us for this empowering retreat where Indigenous professionals can come together, learn from each other, and leave with renewed inspiration and strengthened skills to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond. Together, let's amplify Indigenous voices and pave the way for a brighter future.

Friday May 24 2024, , ALF, Aboriginal, Indigenous,
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