2024

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) has once again honoured both outstanding BC lawyers and an innovative organization, all of whom have contributed to the profession and community. CBABC President Ken Armstrong presented three special recognition awards to Simon Coval, QC, Tina Parbhakar and the BC Prosecution Service on Saturday, September 26 at the virtual CBABC Provincial Council meeting.

“Now is the time for our profession to effect a cultural paradigm shift embracing diversity, shattering the glass ceiling, and validating flexible work arrangements. ” - Jennifer J.L. Brun, CBABC President 2020-21

Article by Thierry Dorval, Petra Vrtkova and Charles-Étienne Borduas – Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

Article by Alexandra Luchenko, Keith Marlowe, Andrew Kavanagh and Sean Gallagher - Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Article by Robert O. Hansen, Fraser Bourne, Louis-Charles Filiatrault - McCarthy Tétrault LLP

“Today we are pleased to see the BC government take this important step forward by endorsing a First Nations Justice Strategy that advances many of CBABC’s recommendations.” - Ken Armstrong, CBABC President

“In an effort to resolve ICBC’s financial problems, the BC government is shifting the financial burden to BC residents and creating an access to justice issue for injured people who cannot afford to present their case with these restrictions in place.” Ken Armstrong, CBABC President 2019/20

CBABC recognizes the investments the BC government has made to legal aid services over the past year, but renews their call for additional funding for family law legal aid.

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) is deeply disappointed in the announcement made today by Premier John Horgan and Attorney General David Eby to introduce a “no-fault” insurance plan to address ICBC’s ongoing financial problems.

Extensive amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (“BIA”) and Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) coming into force on November 1, 2019 through Bill C-97 will have a significant effect on certain aspects of insolvency proceedings commenced after that date. The wide-ranging revisions to both the BIA and CCAA will likely foster changes to the currently existing insolvency and restructuring practice in Canada.