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CBABC Media Coverage

Mental health, governance of legal profession top of mind for new B.C. bar president

September 14, 2023

Morishita said at the top of his mind is acting on the findings from last year’s national study on wellness in the legal profession, in which more than half of respondents reported experiencing psychological distress and burnout, with some reporting thoughts of suicide.

CBABC Submission

Response from the Federal Minister of Justice: Judicial Vacancies

September 12, 2023

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada has responded to a CBABC submission urging federal appointments of justices to the BC Supreme Court and to re-establish the Judicial Advisory Committee in British Columbia.

CBABC Submission

Response from Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General: Community Accountability Program Guidelines

September 12, 2023

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has responded to a CBABC submission endorsing the expansion of Community Accountability Program guidelines.

Media Release

CBABC President champions lawyer wellness and independence

September 06, 2023

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is pleased to announce Scott Morishita as our president for the 2023-24 term.

CBABC Submission

Response from Attorney General: Endorsement of Rise Report on Safety in BC Courts

August 22, 2023

Attorney General Niki Sharma, KC has responded to CBABC’s submission to government endorsing the Rise Women’s Legal Centre’s Creating Safety in BC Courts Report.

CBABC Submission

Submission to LSBC regarding Inclusive Language Guidelines

August 14, 2023

On August 14, CBABC delivered a submission to the Law Society of BC proposing additions to their resource, “Guidance for Lawyers on Using Inclusive Language”.

Media Release Legislative Update

Legislative Committee acknowledges legal aid shortfall in BC, echoing CBABC concerns

August 09, 2023

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch commends the provincial government’s Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for reflecting our recommendations for family law legal aid in their 2024 Budget Consultation Report.

CBABC Submission

Letter to Minister of Justice: Judicial Vacancies

August 08, 2023

On August 3, CBABC delivered a letter to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, urging the federal government to appoint justices to fill the vacancies on the BC Supreme Court and to re-establish the Judicial Advisory Committee in British Columbia.

CBABC Submission

Submission to BC Premier: Implementing UNCRC in BC

August 01, 2023

The submission encourages the BC government to develop a plan to implement their obligations under the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child.

CBABC Submission

Response to CBABC’s Submission to Ministry of Attorney General: Virtual Court Interfaces

July 25, 2023

The Ministry of Attorney General has responded to CBABC’s submission of June 23, 2023, which recommended a more intentional approach to the design of virtual courtrooms.

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