2025

"The Federation of Law Societies of Canada expresses its grave concern over recent developments in the United States that threaten the independence of the legal profession and the judiciary. These foundational principles underpin the Rule of Law in healthy democracies. Efforts to undermine them put fundamental freedoms at risk and erode public confidence in democratic institutions."

'The Aboriginal Lawyers Forum expresses our sincere congratulations to you on your appointment to the British Columbia Supreme Court. Your Indigenous friends, colleagues, and community members are celebrating your appointment and cheering you on from across British Columbia."

Congratulations to Julia E. Lawn on her appointment to the Supreme Court of BC. She replaces Justice Heather MacNaughton, who was elevated to the Court of Appeal.

With great sadness, we share the passing of Walley Lightbody, KC a dedicated CBABC member for nearly six decades and our respected president from 1979 to 1980. In 2010, he received the Georges A. Goyer Memorial Award for his exceptional contributions to the legal profession in B.C.

Everyone in B.C. deserves a safe community to call home and timely access to justice.

Congratulations to Mylene de Guzman and fellow CBABC members James Henry and Brian Dybwad on their appointment as judges, along with Ariana Ward.

Congratulations to CBABC member Mark Underhill on his appointment as judge of the province’s superior trial court. We also recognize Justices Lisa Warren and Andrew Mayer, who were elevated to the BC Court of Appeal, along with Lorianna Bennet, John Walker and Richard Fowle on their appointment to the Supreme Court.

Keynote speaker, Elizabeth Watson, K.C., spoke about skills that make the difference between a good director and a great director and what experience boards value in candidates.

A new provincial committee has begun work to remove systemic barriers that make access to government programs and services challenging for racialized people in British Columbia.

This Administrative Notice sets out the technical and other requirements for anyone participating in a court hearing by Microsoft Teams Video.