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Canadian judges are casting aside their deference to government with recent rulings

February 26, 2024

"When Federal Court Justice Henry Brown ruled this month that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet need to appoint more judges, fast, he did something no judge has done before."

CBABC Media Coverage

Imperative B.C. government commit to investments which improve access to justice: CBABC president

February 23, 2024

The Canadian Bar Association, B.C. Branch (CBABC) is expressing its “deep disappointment” with the recent provincial budget, saying it does not include appropriate provisions for legal aid to help the most vulnerable in the province.

Media Release

BC Budget 2024 fails to support B.C.’s most vulnerable

February 22, 2024

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch expressed deep disappointment today that BC Budget 2024 does not include appropriate provisions for legal aid to help the most vulnerable in our province.

Professional Notice

Notice to the Profession: No cost for Land Owner Transparency Registry search

February 21, 2024

The B.C. Government and the Land Title and Survey Authority are eliminating the Land Owner Transparency Registry search fees effective April 1, 2024.

CBABC Announcement

My Journey to the Bar

February 20, 2024

"I want to thank the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch for letting me borrow the beautiful robes I wore on my call ceremony. As a new lawyer working in the non-profit sector, buying a new robe only for my call ceremony would have been a significant cost."

CBABC Media Coverage

BC's new family law legal aid funding resolves long-standing Charter challenge

February 20, 2024

British Columbia will expand legal aid coverage and open a new family law clinic focused on survivors of intimate partner violence.

Media Release

CBABC applauds family law legal aid expansion and recognizes gaps still remain

February 15, 2024

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch celebrates today’s announcement of a $29.1 million investment to improve legal aid services for survivors of intimate partner violence and hopes to see more to support British Columbians with common legal issues such as child support or parenting agreements.

Legal News

Federal Court Decision: In the matter of Yavar Hameed v the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice

February 13, 2024

"... the Chief Justice of Canada and Chair of the Canadian Judicial Council used the words “appalling” and “untenable” to describe the impact of the ongoing failure to fill judicial vacancies in a timely manner, fearing a “crisis” in the justice system. The Court accepts this evidence."

Legal News

New associate judge supports B.C. Supreme Court

February 12, 2024

A new associate judge is being appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia to support the judiciary in providing consistent and timely access to justice. Effective Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, Lawrence Robinson will join a complement of 13 associate judges who work provincewide.

CBABC Announcement

Battle of the Bar Bands Victoria 2024

February 07, 2024

Get your tickets before they are gone!

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