Other Submission to BC Real Estate Association: Amendments to Contracts of Purchase and Sale October 30, 2024 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.
Other, BC Courts Submission to BC Law Institute: AI and Civil Liability May 28, 2024 Update: CBABC recommendations incorporated into new BCLI report on artificial intelligence and civil liability
BC Courts Submission to BC Supreme Court: Judicial Case Conferences March 18, 2024 Submission to BC Supreme Court includes recommendations to enhance the provision and administration of Judicial Case Conferences
Other, BC Courts Letter to BC Courts and Tribunals: Pronunciation of Names in Proceedings March 12, 2024 Updated with responses from the Chiefs of all three B.C. courts.
Provincial Government Letter to Attorney General: Consultation on Single Regulator January 16, 2024 On January 12, CBABC delivered a letter to the Attorney General highlighting concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the proposed legislation for a single regulator for lawyers, notaries and paralegals.
Provincial Government Submission to Ministry of Attorney General: Section 211 Reports Under the Family Law Act December 05, 2023 CBABC delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General with recommendations to improve the section 211 reporting process under the Family Law Act.
Order in Council: Family Law Act and Provincial Court Family Rules Amendments Regarding Property Division (Companion Animals) October 25, 2023 On October 3, 2023, the BC government amended the Family Law Act and the Provincial Court Family Rules impacting orders and agreements about companion animals.
Provincial Government, BC Courts Letter to Ministry of Citizen’s Services – Endorsement of Rise Report on Safety in BC Courts June 27, 2023 CBABC has delivered a submission to the Ministry of Citizens’ Services to endorse the Creating Safety in BC Courts Report by Rise Women’s Legal Centre.
Provincial Government, BC Courts Submission to Attorney General: Virtual Court Interfaces June 23, 2023 On June 23, CBABC delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General recommending a more intentional approach to the design of virtual courtrooms.
Advocacy Win: Proposed amendments to Family Law Act echo CBABC recommendations on property and pets April 04, 2023 The provincial government recently tabled Bill 17, the Family Law Amendment Act, 2023, which reflects CBABC advocacy on property division and spousal support.