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Media Release

CBABC Supports Law Society of BC's Vision for Publicly Funded Legal Aid

  • March 07, 2017

“Our colleagues at the Law Society of BC have offered a wise reminder that all British Columbians must have equal access to the justice system,” said Michael Welsh, CBABC president. “The challenge has been a lack of investment in legal aid to assist those who cannot afford legal services when they need them.”

Media Release

An Agenda for Justice: Discussion for BC’s Next Provincial Election

  • February 01, 2017

An Agenda for Justice has been prepared in advance of BC’s provincial election to inspire public discussion of vital justice issues. The document offers a series of recommendations and reforms to increase the justice system’s effectiveness and to improve BC laws.