CBABC Media Coverage Lawyers say they should be excluded from money laundering policies in B.C. October 19, 2021 Kevin Westell said the recommendations that come out of the money laundering inquiry could significantly affect how lawyers do their jobs.
CBABC Submission Submission to Attorney General and Ministry of Children and Family Development (BC): Child Protection October 13, 2021 CBABC’s Family Law Working Group has prepared this submission which contains recommendations to modernize the child protection system in BC. Legislative and policy reform is long overdue, and change is needed to protect the most vulnerable in our society. This submission highlights the most critical issues and establishes a plan designed minimize harm to children who are part of this system.
CBABC Submission Submission to Ministry of Attorney General, Justice Services Branch: Civil Jury Trials Consultation September 28, 2021 CBABC has made a submission to the Attorney General and Justice Services Branch in response to a consultation on the future of civil jury trials in BC.
CBABC Submission Submission to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services: 2022 Budget Consultations September 28, 2021 The CBABC made its annual submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, following an oral presentation made on September 2, 2021.
CBABC Submission Submission: Modernizing the Supreme Court of British Columbia’s Scheduling System for Civil Matters September 27, 2021 Guided by members’ concerns and recommendations, CBABC prepared a written submission to the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Ministry of Attorney General with recommendations to improve efficiency of court scheduling and e-filing.
CBABC Announcement 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.
CBABC Media Coverage Letter to the Editor: Judges ponder factors we might not know September 17, 2021 This op-ed by Aleem Bharmal, QC, First Vice President of CBABC for 2021-22, was originally published in The Victoria Times Colonist
CBABC Media Coverage Access to justice, diversity and inclusion, are key agenda items: new president of CBA B.C. branch September 09, 2021 Crown counsel Clare Jennings enjoys being on the frontline of public interest law
CBABC Submission CBABC Oral Submission to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services: Budget 2022 September 02, 2021 CBABC was invited to present before the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of a public consultation by the provincial government for the 2022 budget.
CBABC Media Coverage Vancouver Island lawyer to head Canadian Bar Association, B.C. branch September 02, 2021 Clare Jennings aims to make law profession more accessible and inclusive.