CBABC Media Coverage Properly funding legal aid is important for all August 15, 2012 As a society we have to spend more on our justice system by way of legal aid. Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson reportedly avoided lawyers calling for more legal aid funding, made by the Canadian Bar Association at a Vancouver conference this week.
CBABC Media Coverage Gay magistrate judged a hero August 12, 2012 A Surrey judge's willingness to be open about his sexuality and advocate on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirited community has earned him an award from the Canadian Bar Association.
CBABC Media Coverage Determining direction of judicial reform hampered by lack of data July 09, 2012 The much-lauded and heavily funded Vancouver Community Court is impossible to evaluate because, like many legal system initiatives, the data isn't available.
CBABC Media Coverage Petition's purpose June 21, 2012 In his June 17 column, "Judges' demand for more pay seems a tad dishonourable," Michael Smyth misstates the purpose of the petition brought by the Provincial Court Judges Association.
CBABC Submission Submissions to the British Columbia Utilities Commission June 15, 2012 Submissions of The CBABC Automobile Insurance Committee to the British Columbia Utilities Commission. Submitted by The Automobile Insurance Committee Canadian Bar Association -BC Branch.
CBABC Submission The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch’s (CBABC) submission regarding Criminal Justice Reform entitled Justice In Time June 06, 2012 Submitted to the Geoffrey Cowper, Q.C. Submitted by the CBABC.
CBABC Media Coverage Justice reform reviewer has a credibility problem May 15, 2012 The B.C. government-ordered justice reform review of the legal system is striking out.
CBABC Submission The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch’s (CBABC) submission regarding proposed amendments to the Society Act. April 30, 2012 Submitted to the Ministry of Finance - Finance and Corporate Sector Policy Branch. Submitted by the CBABC
CBABC Media Coverage B.C. Mega Trials Funnelling Through B.C. Criminal Courts April 19, 2012 The six accused are escorted by sheriffs into Vancouver's newly renovated Courtroom 67, each walking to his designated seat while rubbernecking at the few spectators in the gallery.
CBABC Media Coverage Judge to speak at TRU forum on restorative justice April 17, 2012 The only B.C. judge who has embraced the principle of restorative justice for Aboriginals will speak at a justice forum at TRU on May 3.