CBABC Media Coverage Several committees that vet federal judges inactive while case delays grow severe May 25, 2023 Six of the 17 committees that screen candidates for federally appointed courts across Canada have stopped operating, even as the number of vacant jobs for judges contributes to severe delays in the justice system.
CBABC Submission Release of BC Judicial Compensation Commission 2022 Final Report to the AG and Chief Judge of the Provincial Court May 23, 2023 The Judicial Compensation Commission 2022 has released their Final Report, which recommends the provincial government increases compensation for BC Provincial Court judges’ and judicial justices’ base salary over the next four years.
Legislative Update Bill Passed: Bill 5 Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act May 16, 2023 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 Media Coverage New B.C. legislation aimed at streamlining process of collecting money through courts, tribunals May 15, 2023 The B.C. government has introduced new legislation it says will make it easier for people to get the money owed to them following a successful civil court or tribunal decision.
CBABC Media Coverage Recruitment drive on to fill B.C. Supreme Court’s high vacancies amid too few approved candidates May 10, 2023 British Columbia’s bar and bench are working to recruit qualified lawyers with diverse legal and life experiences to apply to become judges of the B.C. Supreme Court.
Media Release Statement from CBABC President on Bill 5 May 09, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is deeply disappointed that the BC Government is moving forward with Bill 5 and does not understand the unique role of public sector lawyers.
CBABC Media Coverage Top judges decry Ottawa’s appointment delays; application vetting defunct in B.C., Toronto, N.S. May 09, 2023 As Canada’s top judges again raise their voices about Ottawa’s chronic and lengthy delays in appointing superior court judges — causing cancelled trials, judicial burnout and wasted time and expense for litigants — the Liberal government has allowed more than one-third of its judicial vetting committees to collapse.
Legislative Update Advocacy Win: Introduction of the Money Judgement Enforcement Act May 09, 2023 CBABC commends the provincial government for tabling the Money Judgement Enforcement Act, on May 1, 2023.
CBABC Media Coverage Listen: Who should be held accountable for releasing repeat offenders? May 04, 2023 Listen to Aleem Bharmal, KC, CBABC President 2022/23, who went on CKNW's Mornings with Simi to answer the question: "Who should be held accountable for releasing repeat offenders?"
CBABC Media Coverage 'Unfair labour practice': B.C. government accused of blocking union bid by its own lawyers May 04, 2023 The BCGLA has filed unionization cards with the province's Labour Relations Board