Submissions & Consultations

Complete the online survey by February 20 to inform the Uniform Law Conference of Canada’s submission.

Complete our online survey by January 31 to inform our submission to courts and government.

CBABC considers that the Supreme Court rule on access to family law files requires no reform.

The Competition Bureau is gathering information as part of an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices by Dye & Durham Limited.

The CBABC Real Estate Committee responded to the BC Real Estate Association’s proposed changes to the Standard Form Contracts of Purchase and Sale. In particular, the committee recommended amendments to specify that GST be included in the purchase price.

CBABC supports the passing of Bill 13, Land Title and Property Law Amendment Act, 2024, but emphasized the need for continued meaningful consultation.

Update: CBABC recommendations incorporated into new BCLI report on artificial intelligence and civil liability

CBABC has delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General responding to Phase 2 of the B.C. government’s review to finalize the Family Law Act.

"To be independent, lawyers must be self-regulated. This means that the board of the regulator must comprise a substantial lawyer majority that is elected by lawyers and through a process that reflects diverse voices, including Indigenous and racialized lawyers."

"Your comments could lead to the false impression that elected officials can give direction to judges or that judges should make decisions based on popular opinion. Such comments unjustifiably risk undermining public respect for and confidence in the justice system and the judiciary."