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 30, 2023

All times listed in Pacific time.

Thu Mar 30

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Charities and Not-For-Profit Law Section

Repatriation: Finding a Pathway Home

This session will cover the many challenges and complications facing Indigenous communities wanting to see their cultural treasures returned through the process of repatriation.

Thursday March 30 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal,

Thu Mar 30

5:30pm - 6:30pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Immigration Law Section

A28 Residency Requirements

How permanent residents can stay compliant with their residency obligations under A28, including both physical presence and exemptions to the physical presence requirement. 

Thursday March 30 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Apr 5

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Business Law Section

M&A for General Practitioners

Brian Lindsay of DuMoulin Black LLP discusses M&A issues with a focus on those with which general practice and solo practitioners might have less fluency.

Wednesday April 5 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Apr 5

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Professional Development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Series - Part 3: Pathways to Lawyers Wellbeing - Inclusive Environments Matter

Recent studies show that the legal profession has a strong impact on lawyer health and well-being. The traditional practice of law, by its very nature, pits lawyer wellness against professional obligations to clients, employers, and the courts. This session explores how the practice of law can have a disproportionate impact on professionals with visible and invisible disabilities, 2SLGBTQSI+ lawyers, and IBPOC lawyers, and how to establish more inclusive workspaces.

Wednesday April 5 2023, Dimple Kainth, Hasan Alam, Steven Ngo, Scott Morishita, and Kerry Simmons KC., Zoom, Webinar, PD,

Wed Apr 5

5:30pm - 7:30pm

2.0 CPD

ONLINE

Criminal Justice-Victoria Section

Gladue Reports and Resources for Aboriginal Clients

Anisa White will discuss what services the BCFNJC offers, including details on the Galude Report process. Geelah Roches will share what services they offer.

Wednesday April 5 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, Indigenous,

Tue Apr 11

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Family Law-Vancouver Island Section

If Only We Had Planned For That! How Family Law Plays a Role in an Estate / Power of Attorney Administration

Susanne Greisbach, provides a short review of recent case law and shares practical anecdotes from her colleagues across Canada about the good, the bad, and the ugly when family law and estates law collide.

Tuesday April 11 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Tue Apr 11

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD

IN-PERSON

Criminal Justice-Nanaimo Section

Restorative Justice - Connective Nanaimo

Join Beth Stupple, Restorative Justice Program Manager at Connective Nanaimo, who will share information about the programming available in Nanaimo. 

Tuesday April 11 2023, ,

Wed Apr 12

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Real Property Section

Legal Update: Tax Residency and Real Property Sales

Hardeep Gill of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, and Margaret De Marre and Rebecca Cynader of Scion Law LLP discuss topical issues related to tax residency in the context of real property purchasers and sales.

Wednesday April 12 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Apr 13

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Human Rights Law Section

Report from the Human Rights Commissioner of BC on the Inquiry Into Hate

Kasari Govender, BC's Human Rights Commissioner, and Carly Hyman, acting general counsel, speak about the report initiated by the inquiry into the rise of hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thursday April 13 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, coronavirus, pandemic, COVID, coronavirus,

Thu Apr 13

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Air Law Section

Recent Investigations and Developments with the Transportation Safety Board

Kent Wickens, Regional Manager of the Transportation Safety Board, provides an update regarding developments, issues and noteworthy investigations of the TSB.

Thursday April 13 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,
New

Fri Apr 14

12:15pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD

ONLINE

ADR-Vancouver Section

Mediating with Families - Unique Dynamics

Please join our panel of highly experienced Mediators for a fulsome discussion of the unique considerations of Mediation with Families.  

Friday April 14 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,

Tue Apr 18

12:30pm - 1:45pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Environmental Law Section

Greenwashing and ESG

Calvin Sandborn, KC, legal director at the ELC, and Andhra Azevedo, lawyer at Ecojustice, will each present regarding their cases and the implications for companies that make public representations about sustainability.

Tuesday April 18 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Apr 19

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON

Commercial & Real Estate-Okanagan Section

New SLOC forms for Standard Opinion Letters

Discussion on the unique ownership structures (taking LOTR and anti-avoidance rules into account) and the preparation of Co-ownership Agreements.

Wednesday April 19 2023, , Land Owner Transparency Registry,

Wed Apr 19

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Administrative Law Section

Appellate Judicial Review

The Honourable Justice Horsman, Supreme Court of British Columbia and Alison Latimer, KC, Barrister and Solicitor discuss appellate level judicial review from both sides of the bench. Topics include appeal-specific issues such as the stacking of standards of review and best practices.

Wednesday April 19 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Apr 19

5:00pm - 6:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON, ONLINE

Maritime Law Section

April Meeting

A review and update on maritime law, practice and procedure including a special presentation by Catherine A. Hofmann (Partner at Bernard LLP) on the topic of ship recycling.

Wednesday April 19 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Apr 20

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Children's Law Section

Indigenous Child Welfare and Bill C-92 at the Supreme Court of Canada

Dr. Hadley Friedland, Heather Cochran, and Kate Gunn discuss the recent Supreme Court proceedings on the challenge to Bill C-92, and potential impacts of those proceedings and Bill C-92 on child welfare in BC. 

Thursday April 20 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal,

Thu Apr 20

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD

ONLINE

Wills & Trusts-Okanagan, Wills & Trusts-Vancouver, Wills & Trusts-Victoria Sections

Notaries Drafting Trust and Probate Applications - a good idea or not?

Notaries in British Columbia propose to expand their scope of practice to include the preparation of testamentary trusts and probate applications. Bring your views to the meeting where speakers provide an overview on existing submissions and facilitate the discussion. Daniel Boisvert is a notary public in Delta with Notaries at Northgate. Commissioned in 2008 after completing the Notary Public Prepatory Program at UBC and a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management, Daniel combines his knowledge and past experience as a financial planner to assist his clients.

Thursday April 20 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Apr 20

5:30pm - 7:30pm

2.0 CPD

ONLINE

ADR-Nanaimo Section

Setting Up Mediation - Arbitration for Success for Lawyers

Join speakers Arlene Henry, KC and Carol Hickman to learn about the different options and considerations when structuring a mediation-arbitration. Ms. Henry and Ms. Hickman are both experienced mediators and arbitrators and will be sharing some of what they have learned over the years to best structure med-arbs for success.

Thursday April 20 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,
New

Fri Apr 21

10:00am - 2:00pm(MT)

3.0 CPD (1.0 ethics)

ONLINE

CBA Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and British Columbia Branches

CBA Territorial Branch Conference 2023: Northern Legal Perspectives

Join colleagues from across the territories for a virtual conference hosted by the CBA Yukon, NWT, Nunavut and BC branches. Lawyers of all experience levels and in all areas of practice will benefit from this cross-jurisdictional conference, featuring engaging sessions that include, perspectives on UNDRIP from the Federal government and the Territories, contemplations on corporate commercial law and the intersection with Indigenous Law, and words from The Honourable Chief Justice S.H. Smallwood, Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, and The Honourable Ron Veale, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Yukon.

Friday April 21 2023, Various - See Agenda, Zoom, Webinar, Aboriginal,

Wed Apr 26

12:00pm - 1:30pm

1.5 CPD

ONLINE

Labour Law Section

Grievance Arbitrations and Parallel Proceedings

Sara Hanson (Senior Associate, Moore Edgar Lyster LLP) and Brandon Hillis (Partner, Roper Greyell LLP)  will discuss tips, tricks, and best practices for advising and representing clients when the subject matter of a grievance gives rise to a parallel proceeding, such as a human rights complaint, a criminal proceeding, a professional regulatory complaint, or WorkSafeBC matters. 

Wednesday April 26 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Wed Apr 26

6:00pm - 7:30pm

1.5 CPD

ONLINE

Appellate Advocacy, Criminal Justice-Vancouver Sections

Appellate Advocacy for Criminal Lawyers

Join Brent Anderson of Johnson Doyle Nelson Anderson and Christie Lusk of the Crown’s Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions branch as they share their insights on a broad range of topics relating to criminal appeal work.

Wednesday April 26 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Thu Apr 27

Multi - Day(SeeAgenda)

12.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

IN-PERSON

CBABC Professional Development & Family Law-Okanagan Section

Family Law Conference 2023: Good Clients on their Worst Behaviour

Tax issues, separation agreements, pension division. On top of your already complex and heavy workload, you must also manage your practice and obligations to your clients. How do you navigate it all? Good Clients on their Worst Behaviour dives into the nuances and the psychology that stir up your practice. In addition to the robust line up of panels and topics, the conference, taking place at the Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa, weaves in leisure and fine dining to connect you with colleagues and as a reprieve from the stressors of your practice.

Thursday April 27 2023, Various - See Agenda, PD,

Tue May 2

12:30pm - 2:00pm

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Professional Development

Your Health, Your Practice: Lawyer Wellbeing in a Changing World

Prioritizing health and wellbeing is a significant issue for lawyers, law students and employers. The recent comprehensive National Study on Wellness in the Legal Profession sounds the alarm about the profession’s impact on mental health, and the urgency to respond in workplaces and the justice and legal systems themselves. Our panelists will explore the Study’s findings and recommendations, demystify response strategies and resources, and explore personal and systemic changes to improve lawyer wellbeing.

Tuesday May 2 2023, Kerry Simmons, KC and Shari Pearlman, Zoom, Webinar, PD,

Thu May 4

12:00am - 12:00am

2.0 CPD

ONLINE

ADR-Nanaimo Section

Here for a Good Time...AND a Long Time: How to have a long, healthy and happy career in ADR

Sally Campbell will lead an engaging discussion on building and maintaining long-term health and wellness while working in the field of alternative dispute resolution.  Join the discussion on such topics as emotional and mental preparation for mediation, boundaries, avoiding burnout, toxicity burden and more. 

Thursday May 4 2023, , Zoom, Webinar, Alternative Dispute Resolution,

Fri May 5

8:30am - 4:10pm

5.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

IN-PERSON

CBABC Professional Development

Northern BC Law Talks 2023: Modern Issues, Local Insight

Get ahead of the shifting legal landscape to stay current with practice changes for lawyers in your community. Speakers take a closer look at remote work in the North, the single regulator model and the independence of the Bar, trauma-informed practices, wellness in the legal profession, and more.

Friday May 5 2023, Various - See Agenda, PD,

Wed May 10

10:00am - 4:00pm

5.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

IN-PERSON

Solicitors' General Practice-Central Vanvouver Island Section

Solicitor's General Practice Conference 2023 (8th Annual)

This year’s program creates opportunities to network while earning 5-hours of CPD covering local practice issues for solicitors in Wills & Estates, Real Estate, Family and more. Gather tips and strategies to help you transform your practice approach. Topics include a closer look at findings and recommendations from the National Study on Wellness in the Legal Profession, the move to a single regulator, important updates from the LTSA office, views from the probate registry, trust reporting issues, and an open forum to discuss what matters most to you in your region - the professional needs of central Island lawyers.

Wednesday May 10 2023, Various - See Agenda, Land Title and Survey Authority,

Wed May 10

5:30pm - 9:00pm

0.5 CPD

IN-PERSON

Family Law-Vancouver Section

Family Law - Vancouver Annual Dinner

We are honoured to announce Justice Bruce Elwood, Supreme Court of British Columbia, as our Keynote Speaker for the evening. We are beyond thrilled to bring this event back, and are excited to share this special evening with our colleagues.

Wednesday May 10 2023, ,

Tue May 16

5:00pm - 6:30pm 

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Professional Development

Diversity on the Bench 2023

The case for diversity on the bench is strong. Diversity benefits decision-making, prioritizes a wide range of experience and enhances public confidence in the judicial system as a whole. Learn about the day-to-day activities of a judge in Provincial and Supreme Courts, what to consider when applying to the Bench, and how applications are evaluated. Through this event, you will have an opportunity to consider more deeply your own practices and aspirations.

Tuesday May 16 2023, Justice Jasvinder S. Basran, Justice Jasmin Z. Ahmad, Judge Delaram A. Jahani, Judge J. Gary Cohen, Aleem Bharmal KC, Zoom, Webinar, PD,

Wed May 17

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON

Commercial & Real Estate-Okanagan Section

Unique and Co-Ownership Structures

Una Kuzio of Touchstone Law Group LLP speaks to members about the fine points, best practices, and pitfalls of co-ownership structures and how to ensure a unique ownership structure matches your clients' intentions.

Wednesday May 17 2023, ,

Wed May 17

5:30pm - 7:30pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON

Wills & Trusts-Okanagan Section

Bronze Wines Decision

Canfield v. Bronze Wines Ltd decision Doors: 5:30pm, Presentation: 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Pacific Time) Please arrive at 5:30pm to ensure you are included in the dinner order.

Wednesday May 17 2023, ,

Thu May 25

4:30pm - 6:00pm 

1.5 CPD (1.5 ethics)

ONLINE

CBABC Professional Development

Diversity on Tribunals 2023

Considering a decision-making role in your legal career? This virtual event offers first-hand experiences from tribunal members, and teaches you how to navigate the application process. The case for increasing diversity on our tribunals is strong. Bring your questions for our panel.

Thursday May 25 2023, Paul Singh, Luningning (Ning) Alcuitas-Imperial, Kate Campbell, Zoom, Webinar, PD,

Fri Jun 2

 

CPD TBD

IN PERSON

CBA(BC) Benevolent Society

Battle of the Bar Bands

Battle of the Bar Bands returns to Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom on June 2, with tickets on sale in April! The event is an annual fundraiser for the CBA(BC) Benevolent Society, presented by Hunter West Legal Recruitment and CBABC.

Friday June 2 2023, , Bar bands
Save the Date

Sat Jun 3

9:00am - 9:00pm

6.0 CPD (2.0 ethics)

IN-PERSON

CBABC Professional Development

Wills & Estates Conference 2023: Practice Forward

CBABC’s Wills & Estates Conference Practice Forward puts the spotlight on today’s emerging estate planning landscape. Session topics equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to navigate complex issues including undue influence, capacity and decision-making, disclosure requirements and disputes impacting older adult clients. Take this opportunity to network, learn new practice approaches, and even test your legal trivia knowledge over dinner with colleagues and friends.

Saturday June 3 2023, Various - See Agenda, PD,

Wed Jun 7

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

IN-PERSON

Commercial & Real Estate-Okanagan Section

GST Changes and Real Estate Transactions

Crowe Mackay of Crowe Mackay LLP discusses the ways GST may arise in light of developments and changes in the real estate market including the practice points, pitfalls, and drafting techniques.

Wednesday June 7 2023, ,

Wed Jun 21

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1.0 CPD

ONLINE

Wills & Trusts-Okanagan Section

Conflicts of Law

Discussion about the conflicts of law, particularly as it may apply to the practice of Wills and Estates.

Wednesday June 21 2023, , Zoom, Webinar,

Fri Jun 23

7:00pm - 10:00am

6.0 CPD

IN-PERSON

Aboriginal Lawyers Forum

CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Retreat 2023: Honouring the Past, Foundations for the Future

Join us at the beautiful Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort in Parksville, BC for a weekend filled with powerful stories, inspirational advice and the chance to connect with your friends and colleagues. This year, we have outstanding speakers including the Honourable Judge Alexander Wolf and the Honourable Judge Karen Whonnock. 

Friday June 23 2023, , ALF, Indigenous,
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