Submitted by Section Chair David Halkett
Summary of Activities
Number of Meetings Held: 7
September 22, 2010
Guest Speakers: David Halkett, Jack Hittrich and Janet Clark
Round table discussoin on Family Law Act reform and White Paper discussion.
October 20, 2010
Guest Speaker: Margaret McFarlane
Business Valuations and Family Law
December 1, 2010
Guest Speakers: The Honourable Madam Justice Baker and the The Honourable Madam Justice Fenlon
Settlement Conferences and Summary Trials: Dos and Don'ts
January 19, 2011
Guest Speaker: Ms. Arlene Henry, QC
Mediation in Family Law Procedures
February 16, 2011
Guest Speaker: Ian Karp
Pension Division and Valuation in Matrimonial Law
April 7, 2011
Guest Speakers: The Honourable Madam Justice Elaine Adair, Supreme Court of British Columbia and The Honourable Madam Justice Catherine Bruce, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Update on Supreme Court Family Rules
June 1, 2011
Round Table on Family Law Issues
Comments and Observations of the Chair
The Section remains very active with dinner meetings and speakers. It assists in developing cordiality amongst practitioners. The different perspectives and views of the members are always refreshing. Being a member is very beneficial.