Recent Resources
Video | March 11, 2026
Polyamory and Family Law in British Columbia
John-Paul Boyd, KC, discusses polyamorous relationships and family law, including selected highlights of Canada’s first research study about people who identify as polyamorous. He also highlights the legal needs of people in polyamorous relationships, and how those needs are and aren’t addressed by the law of British Columbia.
Video | February 25, 2026
Beyond Court: A Q&A Panel on the Practical Use of Arbitration in Family Law
Morag MacLeod, KC, and Stephen McPhee, KC, two experienced family law arbitrators, answer common questions lawyers have about using arbitration in their cases. This discussion focuses on when arbitration is (and is not) a good fit, how the process works in practice, what counsel should know before advising clients, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Video | January 27, 2026
The Importance of Civility between Counsel - The Rules and our Responsibility to Uphold them
Arden Ackerman speaks about the expectations of civility within the Bar, while Blair Thompson shares his thoughts on how to uphold the principles of civility between counsel, especially in high-conflict family files. Associate Judge Scott Nielsen offers a view from the bench and explains what the Court expects from counsel when it comes to extending civility to one another.
