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Media Release

CBABC responds to ICBC changes

  • February 06, 2018

“The unintended consequences of implementing a cap will deprive many British Columbians of the compensation they deserve. Caps decrease the accountability of unsafe drivers, the cost of which is then borne by the victim who was not at fault. The answer to ICBC’s current financial woes is not to place the burden on the shoulders of innocent victims,” said Bill Veenstra, CBABC president.

CBABC Announcement

Statistics for Supreme Court Order Entry and Probate

  • February 05, 2018

The B.C. Court Services Branch recently provided the CBABC with stats for turnaround times for Order and entry and probate for every registry in the province for the years 2012–2016.

Media Release

CBABC launches new BC Legal Directory

  • January 24, 2018

CBABC today announced the launch of the new BC Legal Directory. After 30 years in print, the publication is now a purely online experience optimized for mobile devices.

Media Release

CBABC statement supporting CLAS report

  • December 05, 2017

The CBABC commends the Community Legal Assistance Society’s for its report titled “Operating in Darkness”, which brings to light gaps in the Mental Health Act and the manner in which it provides access to justice for those detained under the Act.

CBABC Submission

Letter to Attorney General of BC Re: ICBC

  • December 05, 2017

CBABC encourages the government to implement changes that will preserve the rights of British Columbians, reduce accidents and injuries, and improve the rate of recovery from injury.

CBABC Submission

CBABC Human Rights Section Submissions re BC Human Rights Commission Invitation

  • November 17, 2017

The following submission regarding the Government’s plan to reintroduce a BC Human Rights Commission is supported by the section executive and made on behalf of the section. The CBABC Human Rights Section's submissions reflect the views of the Section only and, do not necessarily reflect the views of the CBABC as a whole.

Media Release

Victoria lawyer awarded highest honour by CBABC

  • November 08, 2017

John Waddell, QC, of Waddell Raponi LLP in Victoria, received the award last night at the annual Bench & Bar Dinner in Vancouver. The award is the highest honour given by CBABC.