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CBABC Submission

Letter to Attorney General: Progress of the Legal Professions Act

May 14, 2024

"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."

CBABC Submission

Letter to MLA Mike Bernier after remarks on bail proceeding

May 10, 2024

"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."

Legal News

Federation of Law Societies of Canada Statement on BC Bill 21 – Legal Professions Act

May 09, 2024

The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has serious concerns about the future of independent lawyer regulation in British Columbia following the tabling on April 10 of Bill 21 – Legal Professions Act by the Government of British Columbia.

Media Release

Statement from CBABC President on access to justice for patients under the Mental Health Act

May 09, 2024

CBABC is pleased to support the Health Justice report, “Upstream Barriers, Downstream Crisis: Denial of Justice under BC’s Mental Health Act” which highlights the challenges involuntary mental health patients have accessing legal advice.

Media Release

CBABC recognizes outstanding B.C. lawyers

May 07, 2024

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch honoured three distinguished lawyers on Saturday with our esteemed annual CBABC Branch Awards.

CBABC Media Coverage

Letter to the Editor: Setting the record straight on judges and bail

May 01, 2024

Scott Morishita, the president of the Canadian Bar Association sent in a letter responding to comments made by Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier in a media report.

CBABC Submission

Submission to Attorney General: Regulation of Non-Disclosure Agreements

April 24, 2024

CBABC calls on the B.C. government to introduce legislation that prohibits NDAs related to claims of harassment or discrimination.

CBABC Media Coverage

A serious shortage of judges is putting B.C.’s legal system on trial

April 19, 2024

A number of different factors are making judges harder to recruit, which is causing some civil trials to be delayed for years

CBABC Submission

Submission: First Nation Registration of Land

April 19, 2024

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

CBABC Submission

Letter to Attorney General: Introduction of Legal Professions Act

April 19, 2024

CBABC calls for B.C government not to pass the newly introduced Legal Professions Act, until more consultation has been held.

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