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In the budget released on March 20th, 2017, the federal government announced its intention to introduce amendments to the proceeds of crime legislation (the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, or “PCMLTFA”)

A deadlocked board of directors, talk of a “public flogging”, and a court reluctant to intervene. The case of Goldstein v. McGrath is a colourful recent example of a requisitioned public company shareholders’ meeting, with the twist that the requisitioning shareholders were represented by or aligned with three of the company’s six directors.

Mark Wilson from Wildeboer Dellelce LLP explores the Koh v. Ellipsiz Communications Ltd., 2016 ONSC 7345 case

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) congratulates John Horgan on his swearing in as Premier of British Columbia.

Massive wildfires in British Columbia have forced thousands from their homes and created a state of emergency in our province. CBABC providing resources for members in affected areas as well as for those who would like to donate to help.

CBABC extends congratulations to Premier-designate John Horgan and the BC NDP on being asked to form government.

CBABC is pleased to acknowledge today’s government throne speech and its inclusion of increased funding for legal aid in the province. The new investment will provide broader support and improve access to justice for British Columbians.

Highlights from the June 17, 2017 PC meeting

CBABC celebrated outstanding lawyers in British Columbia at its annual branch awards presentation on Saturday, June 17 at the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC.

Congratulations to Linda K. Robertson, WLF Award of Excellence recipient and Rachel Mockler, Debra Van Ginkel, QC Mentoring Award recipient.