Passed in 2024, the Legal Professions Act brings lawyers, notaries and paralegals under a single regulator. CBABC supports a single regulator framework, provided the independence of the bar and lawyers’ ability to serve clients without government interference are protected.
The CBA intervened in the constitutional challenges before the BC Supreme Court, which upheld the legislation. The appeal hearing has been postponed to Jan 18-20.
CBABC continues to engage with the provincial government on the future of the legislation.
