Legislative Update: Introduction of the Money Judgment Enforcement Act November 02, 2023 On October 26, 2023, the Money Judgment Enforcement Act received royal assent, streamlining the currently outdated and inefficient process in BC.
Order in Council: Family Law Act and Provincial Court Family Rules Amendments Regarding Property Division (Companion Animals) October 25, 2023 On October 3, 2023, the BC government amended the Family Law Act and the Provincial Court Family Rules impacting orders and agreements about companion animals.
Other, BC Courts Submission to BC Law Institute: AI and Civil Liability October 20, 2023 CBABC delivered a submission to the British Columbia Law Institute responding to their Consultation Paper on AI and Civil Liability.
Provincial Government Submission to BC Premier: Implementing UNCRC in BC August 01, 2023 The submission encourages the BC government to develop a plan to implement their obligations under the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child.
Provincial Government, BC Courts Letter to Ministry of Citizen’s Services – Endorsement of Rise Report on Safety in BC Courts June 27, 2023 CBABC has delivered a submission to the Ministry of Citizens’ Services to endorse the Creating Safety in BC Courts Report by Rise Women’s Legal Centre.
Provincial Government, BC Courts Submission to Attorney General: Virtual Court Interfaces June 23, 2023 On June 23, CBABC delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General recommending a more intentional approach to the design of virtual courtrooms.
Advocacy Win: Proposed amendments to Family Law Act echo CBABC recommendations on property and pets April 04, 2023 The provincial government recently tabled Bill 17, the Family Law Amendment Act, 2023, which reflects CBABC advocacy on property division and spousal support.
Bill Introduced: Intimate Images Protection Act March 30, 2023 The Province of British Columbia has tabled legislation aimed at protecting against non-consensual disclosure of intimate images and improving access to justice for survivors of sexualized violence. The Intimate Images Protection Act had its first reading on March 6, 2023.
BC Courts Submission to Supreme Court of BC: Virtual Chambers for Short Matters November 02, 2022 CBABC has delivered a submission to the Supreme Court of British Columbia requesting a return to virtual Chambers hearings for short matters in civil and family law proceedings with the ability to obtain in-person appearances where circumstances warrant.
Provincial Government Response from Government: Amendment to S. 203 of Family Law Act May 17, 2022 The Government has responded to CBABC’s briefing note on section 203 of the Family Law Act, which recommends changes to reduce existing barriers in appointing counsel to assist children.