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.
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.
Bar Association warns legislation won't solve access to legal services April 10, 2024 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch announced today that it does not support the Legal Professions Act, newly introduced by the B.C. government.
BC Budget 2024 fails to support B.C.’s most vulnerable February 22, 2024 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch expressed deep disappointment today that BC Budget 2024 does not include appropriate provisions for legal aid to help the most vulnerable in our province.
CBABC applauds family law legal aid expansion and recognizes gaps still remain February 15, 2024 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch celebrates today’s announcement of a $29.1 million investment to improve legal aid services for survivors of intimate partner violence and hopes to see more to support British Columbians with common legal issues such as child support or parenting agreements.
Statement from CBABC President on courtroom safety December 19, 2023 CBABC is concerned about the recent reporting of a person carrying a firearm into a BC courtroom. In addition, two lawyers defending an accused in a high-profile murder case received threats of violence. These reports should be deeply troubling to all British Columbians.
Statement from CBABC President on appointment of Chief Justice December 08, 2023 CBABC congratulates the Honourable Leonard Marchand on his historic appointment as the Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon.
CBABC Aboriginal Lawyers Forum recognizes Bill Wilson with Special Contribution Award November 30, 2023 Canadian lawyer and political figure Bill Wilson has been honoured with the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Special Contribution Award, along with three exceptional university students who were given the ALF Student Appreciation Awards.
CBABC President champions lawyer wellness and independence September 06, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is pleased to announce Scott Morishita as our president for the 2023-24 term.
Legislative Committee acknowledges legal aid shortfall in BC, echoing CBABC concerns August 09, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch commends the provincial government’s Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for reflecting our recommendations for family law legal aid in their 2024 Budget Consultation Report.