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CBABC Submission

Letter to Court Services Branch: Court of Appeal Act and Rules

December 06, 2019

The Appellate Advocacy Section made a submission in response to a public consultation for changes to the Court of Appeal Act and rules.

Media Release

CBABC applauds unanimous passing of BC Indigenous human rights legislation

November 27, 2019

CBABC congratulates the BC Legislature on unanimously passing Bill 41, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples act.

CBABC Submission

CBABC Social Justice Section - Submission to the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

November 19, 2019

This submission is being made on behalf of the Social Justice Section of the Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch.

Media Release

Robert Brun, QC Honoured for Exceptional Contributions to BC’s Legal Profession

November 07, 2019

CBABC congratulates Vancouver lawyer Robert Brun, QC as the 2019 recipient of the Georges A. Goyer QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service. CBABC presented the award last evening during the BC legal community’s annual Bench & Bar Dinner.

CBABC Submission

CBABC Freedom of Information & Privacy Law Section Submissions to the Ministry of Citizens’ Services

October 21, 2019

Issued by the CBABC Freedom of Information & Privacy Law Section

Media Release

A Good Next Step for Legal Aid: Bar Association Reacts to New Legal Aid Funding

October 15, 2019

“We are pleased with the improvement to the tariff announced today,” said CBABC President, Ken Armstrong. “It’s important for British Columbians because it means more legal aid lawyers will be able to take on more cases to represent low-income British Columbians who qualify for assistance.”

CBABC Submission

Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in BC

September 06, 2019

"The CBABC has a demonstrated interest in improving and promoting the administration of justice in British Columbia. It will bring a perspective to the inquiry that is distinct from that of other parties, but one that is within the scope of the Commission. The CBABC respectfully submits that its submissions will be useful to the Commission and that it should be granted to standing to participate."

Media Release

Legal Aid is in Crisis: Funding shortfall in BC targeted by new CBABC president

September 03, 2019

“Legal aid funding is in a state of crisis, particularly in BC,” Ken Armstrong, CBABC President for 2019-20 said. “Ordinary, working British Columbians who are facing life-altering legal issues, such as separation and divorce, are being denied legal advice.”

Media Release

Lawyer Referral Service unites with Access Pro Bono for improved Access to Justice in BC

August 12, 2019

The Law Foundation of BC, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) and Access Pro Bono Society of BC (APB) are pleased to announce the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is now available through APB.

CBABC Submission

Submission to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services 2020 Budget Consultations

June 28, 2019

This submission outlines CBABC’s key recommendations for provincial investment for 2020, funding for legal aid services and the establishment of a Unified Family Court, as well as other areas we believe can be reformed to improve access to justice in British Columbia.

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