CBABC Recommendations Move Forward in BC Budget 2022 Report November 30, 2021 Legal aid, court modernization, Indigenous reconciliation and further DRIPA implementation all highlighted in BC Budget 2022 recommendations
Message to CBABC Members: Law Society of BC Resolution 1 September 17, 2021 Resolution 1 is a "Member Resolution to Solicit the Membership's Commitment to Open Debate on Practice Directive 59 and Notice to Profession 24 (re Gender Pronouns)". It is the position of CBABC that Resolution 1 is contrary to our mission and values and should be voted down at the Law Society's AGM on Oct 5, 2021.
New CBABC President champions inclusivity for the legal profession September 01, 2021 CBABC announces Clare Jennings as its President for the 2021-22 term. Clare’s term begins as our economy continues to re-open and opportunities return to meet in-person with lawyers in all regions and practice areas.
Message to CBABC Members: Every Child Matters July 13, 2021 The CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum continues to offer support and share in the grief with our Indigenous members, colleagues and communities regarding the recent announcement of the more than 160 undocumented and unmarked graves found at the site of the former Kuper Island Industrial School on the traditional lands of the Penelakut Tribe.
Letter to Governor General Designate Mary Simon, OC, OQ July 05, 2021 "We raise our hands to you, the first Indigenous person appointed to this position, and honour you for your selfless acceptance of the highest level of community service." - Randy Robinson, ALF Chair
Letter to President Tuma Young, QC, Nova Scotia Barristers' Society July 05, 2021 "We applaud the Nova Scotia's Barristers' Society on its work to create a mandatory cultural competency program. We applaud your work as Chair of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Working Group. We applaud your tireless efforts on access to justice issues and pro bono initiatives." - Randy Robinson, ALF Chair
Bar Association Awards Recognize Exceptional Contributions to BC Legal Community June 08, 2021 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch has once again honoured several outstanding BC lawyers and an innovative organization, all of whom have contributed to the profession and community.
CBABC Statement on Justice Romilly's Wrongful Detainment May 17, 2021 "At CBABC, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and justice system. It is incumbent on each institution, and on each individual, to recognize and combat our unconscious biases and systemic racism."
A Modernized Justice System and Meaningful Change for Indigenous Peoples: CBABC Responds to BC Budget 2021 April 20, 2021 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch applauds the significant financial commitments made in BC Budget 2021 to support the evolution of a modernized justice system and meaningful change for Indigenous peoples.