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CBABC Submission

Response to BCLI Consultation Paper: Modernizing the Child, Family and Community Service Act

January 18, 2021

CBABC responds to a call for public comment on a consultation paper from BC Law Institute to modernize the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) for the government to reform BC’s main child protection law.

Media Release

A Trailblazing Career Promoting Social Change

January 12, 2021

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) congratulates Vancouver lawyer barbara findlay, QC as the 2020 recipient of the Georges A. Goyer QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service. CBABC will present the award at its virtual Annual General Meeting on Saturday, February 6.

Legal News

Suspension of Limitation Periods will end March 25, 2021

December 21, 2020

CBABC Submission

Response from LTSA: Launch of Land Ownership Transparency Registry (LOTR)

November 17, 2020

LTSA responds to CBABC’s concerns regarding the November 30 launch of the Land Ownership Transparency Registry.

CBABC Submission

Letter to LTSA: Launch of Land Ownership Transparency Registry

November 13, 2020

CBABC presents concerns LTSA regarding the November 30 launch of the Land Ownership Transparency Registry (LOTR).

CBABC Submission

Letter to LSBC President: Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia

October 14, 2020

CBABC Immigration Law Section requests clarification on the applicability of Rules in the Code of Professional Conduct to immigration and citizenship lawyers.

Media Release

CBABC Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to the Legal Community

September 28, 2020

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) has once again honoured both outstanding BC lawyers and an innovative organization, all of whom have contributed to the profession and community. CBABC President Ken Armstrong presented three special recognition awards to Simon Coval, QC, Tina Parbhakar and the BC Prosecution Service on Saturday, September 26 at the virtual CBABC Provincial Council meeting.

CBABC Submission

Attorney General of BC's Response to CBABC Submissions on Binding Arbitration

September 15, 2020

Media Release

The Law’s Cultural Reboot: New CBABC President Welcomes Paradigm Shift in the Legal Profession

September 01, 2020

“Now is the time for our profession to effect a cultural paradigm shift embracing diversity, shattering the glass ceiling, and validating flexible work arrangements. ” - Jennifer J.L. Brun, CBABC President 2020-21

CBABC Submission

Letter to the Attorney General: Limits on Expert Reports and Disbursements in Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Litigation

August 20, 2020

CBABC continues to make recommendations to influence vehicle insurance regulations, and evidentiary and procedural reform proposed by the Province of BC.