Masters Chambers Pilot on Vancouver Island November 09, 2022 In case you missed it, the Supreme Court of BC launched a Masters Chambers Pilot that allows for eFiling of eBinders for Masters Chambers at all court registries on Vancouver Island and Powell River. The Pilot commenced on August 15, 2022.
B.C.’s Indigenous relations minister ‘honoured’ to assume attorney general role July 22, 2022 Murray Rankin also adds housing responsibilities, has short-term goals for temporary role
B.C. courts require lawyers to give more 'inclusive' introductions December 18, 2020 The changes will avoid lawyers having to raise the issue only after incorrect titles or pronouns are used, and supports a shift in professional practice toward asking all people how they should be respectfully addressed.
COVID-19 Update for CBABC Members March 16, 2020 Like all of you, the CBABC office is putting plans together to protect our members, our communities, our employees and their families against the COVID-19 virus. To that end, we have decided to implement a number of changes.
From the President: CBABC Advocacy with respect to Proposed ICBC Reforms February 25, 2020 "We were deeply disappointed to hear about the government’s plans, particularly in light of the lack of public and industry consultation on the pros and cons of such a material change to BC’s insurance regime." Ken Armstrong, CBABC President 2019-20
Adoption of the 2018 BC Building and Plumbing Code August 28, 2018 The new BC Building and Plumbing Code will be effective December 10, 2018 and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. The BC Fire Code is anticipated to be adopted in the fall of 2018 and effective December 10, 2018. Buildings with permits in place under the previous 2012 BC Building Code will generally not be affected by the adoption of the new code.
The New Societies Act & Transition November 28, 2016 Resources for the new Societies Act that came into effect November 28, 2016.
CBABC Advocates for Increased Legal Aid Funding November 15, 2016 Following CBABC submissions, the BC Legislative Committee report calls for
Dial-A-Law Joins Clicklaw Wikibooks April 14, 2015 BC Legal Orgs Use Wikipedia-Style Website to Serve Free Legal Information: Dial-A-Law Joins Clicklaw Wikibooks
Law Week 2015 | Access to Justice: What does it mean to YOU? April 09, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC), is pleased to announce Law Week 2015