2024

The B.C. government has implemented treaty commitments from the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement, Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement and Tla’amin Nation Final Agreement to recognize Treaty First Nation laws in the B.C. Provincial Court.

The Lieutenant Governor recently issued Order in Council 628/2023 amending Section 5 of the Disbursements and Expert Evidence Regulation, BC Reg, 2010/2020.

CBABC is pleased to see the Legislature has not disputed the 2022 Final Report released by the Judicial Compensation Commission in April 2023, which recommends salary increases for BC Provincial Court judges and judicial justices. 

As of November 1, 2023, the Pay Transparency Act has come into force. All employers must now include expected pay or pay range for job postings.

On October 3, 2023, the BC government amended the Family Law Act and the Provincial Court Family Rules impacting orders and agreements about companion animals.

The provincial government has announced $3M in funding to advance restorative justice. 

On May 11, 2023, the provincial government enacted Bill 5, Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2023 which places most public sector lawyers into an existing bargaining unit of the government’s choice.

CBABC commends the provincial government for tabling the Money Judgement Enforcement Act, on May 1, 2023.

The provincial government recently tabled Bill 17, the Family Law Amendment Act, 2023, which reflects CBABC advocacy on property division and spousal support.