Provincial Government Submission to Ministry of Attorney General: Section 211 Reports Under the Family Law Act December 05, 2023 CBABC delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General with recommendations to improve the section 211 reporting process under the Family Law Act.
Provincial Government Response from Attorney General and Minister of Children and Family Development: Implementation of UNCRC December 05, 2023 The Attorney General and Minister of Children and Family Development responded to a submission urging the BC government to fully implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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02, 2023 On October 26, 2023, the Money Judgment Enforcement Act received royal assent, streamlining the currently outdated and inefficient process in BC.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.
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.