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That the CBABC endorse and incorporate the nine recommendations contained in the “Foundation for Change” the Report of the Public Commission on Legal Aid.
On June 15, CBABC delivered its 21st submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of the government’s Budget 2024 Consultations. CBABC President, Aleem Bharmal, KC called on the government to provide sufficient funding...
Effective Access to JusticeCBA National - Proposed National Benchmarks for Public Legal Assistance ServicesEveryday Legal Problems & the Cost of Justice in Canada2012 Cowper Report 2012 White Paper (Part One)CBABC Reponse to White Paper (Part One)2013 White Paper (Par...
Submitted by Section Co-Chair Megan OlsonSummary of Meetings Number of Meetings Held: 3January 26, 2017 Guest Speaker: Linda D. Locke, Q.C. Meeting Title/Topic: A Discussion about Legal Aid in BC Synopsis: Linda Locke discussed her participation on the Family Tariff Adv...
On December 15, the Supreme Court of BC granted Single Mothers’ Alliance (SMA) public interest standing in their constitutional challenge to BC’s family law legal aid system, which was launched in April 2017. SMA is suing the Province and Legal Aid BC for not provi...
We rely on the justice system to ensure our legal needs are met and that we receive fair and timely treatment in our legal dealings with others. Unfortunately, many British Columbians do not have effective access to justice. The costs of engaging with the justice system are pr...
MandateThis standing committee:works to improve and promote access to justice for all British Columbians regardless of wealth;works to identify gaps and barriers in our justice system, and to identify solutions to reduce and eliminate gaps and barriersstresses government respo...