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CBABC Submission Legislative Update

Letter to Attorney General

  • December 10, 2019

The Section submitted the attached letter in response to the Ministry of Attorney General’s request for feedback on the proposed amendments to the Court of Appeal Act and Rules.

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."