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British Columbia’s justice system is facing a tipping point, with a massive backlog that may see more than 2,500 cases thrown out of court. In this occasional feature on a complex issue, the National Post’s Ian Vandaelle takes a look at what went wrong.

The family of a young mother killed in a hit and run is outraged that the case against the alleged driver is among thousands in B.C. at risk of being thrown out because of a huge court backlog.

Trail lawyer Bruce LeRose was sworn in Friday as president of the society that regulates B.C.’s 10,000 lawyers by B.C. Court of Appeal Chief Justice Lance Finch.

A Crown prosecutor cited in 2010 for his work on the Alexa Middelaer case added another honour to his belt last month – a Queen’s counsel appointment.

Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson has dodged a call from the Canadian Bar Association for a review of federal legal aid funding.

Watch barbara findlay, QC accept the Georges A. Goyer, QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service at the CBABC AGM on Feb 5, 2021

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has made it easier for B.C. issuers to access capital outside the province. As of October 31, 2017, three new and/or improved exemptions to the prospectus requirement are available for distributions to purchasers outside B.C.

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Watch the full address that was delivered live on Sat, Feb 5, 2021