2008
Access to Justice is a Fundamental Right

British Columbia Loses Three Legal Giants

2007
Beyond our Borders
Supporting justice reform and capacity building around the world

The Family Relations Act Review

Judiciary: Fair and Reasonable Compensation
CBABC submissions advocate on behalf of the Judiciary

Bill 33
How Will New Amendments to B.C. Legislation Affect Lawyers?

Engaging in the Reform Debate
A positive role for lawyers in the evolution of civil justice

Who Speaks Out For Lawyers?
We need a strong voice in response to reforms

2006
Effective Law Reform, One Meeting at a Time
CBA legislation and law reform agenda ensures Bar input

Legal Aid Battle Continues
CBA to appeal B.C. Supreme Court decision

The Mess That is PST
Tax on legal services gets even more complicated

Solicitor’s Liens Protected
CBABC advocacy wins liens exemption in PIPA

SST Chaos for Lawyers and Clients
Get rid of the tax, says CBABC president

Protecting your Retirement Investments
CBABC proposes Registered Plan (Retirement Income) Exemption Act

2005
SST Recommendation by Government Committee
CBABC submission sparks call to look at removal of the tax

An Expanded Role for BC Paralegals?
Law Society to look at new rules for non-lawyer legal services

Is There a Right to Legal Representation?
BC’s courts prepare to answer the question

BC’s Civil Justice Experiment
The jury’s out on “easier, faster, more affordable justice”

SST Declared Unconstitutional in Part
Appeal and cross-appeal both filed

Self-Regulation Has a Price
Public & profession both need strong champions

2004
Taking Action On Legal Aid
CBA launches a test case to help resolve legal aid crisis in Canada

Message to Government: Remove the SST!
It’s time for discriminatory tax to go, says CBA

Welcome to the New CBABC
What voluntary membership means to you

2005 Practice Fee Referendum
Voting on the future of the CBA

What Members Want
Service, action and communication

CBA Fee Challenge Dismissed
Supreme Court upholds Law Society/CBA position

2003
Public & Profession Both Need Strong Champions
Lawyers’ office files and fee information protected

The Online Legal Professional
New Web resources for busy lawyers

Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
If it did not exist, it would have to be created

Lawyers: Prepare to Advise Your Clients
New legislation has broad implications across client groups

Why the Real Estate Act Matters
What evil cured; what principle for change?

Client Confidentiality Needs Protection
CBA opposes proposed US SEC rules

2002
One Court for Family Law?
BC takes another look at UFC

Lawyer-Client Privilege Protected
SCC strikes down provision to search lawyers’ offices

SC Family Law Decisions Off the Web
Internet access only in specific cases

Law Society Meeting Reconvened
Lawyers speak passionately about justice

Enduring Powers of Attorney Remain
CBABC protects access to legal planning tool

What Kind of BC Do We Want?
Access to justice is ours to protect

2001
Successful Challenges to Legislation
Progress on lawyers’ concerns about new laws

Justice – Priceless
Possible cutbacks of up to 40 per cent

Administrative Review Announced
“Once in a generation opportunity,” says AG

Lawyers of Distinction
CBABC members honoured by YWCA

CBA Lobbying Efforts Pay Off
Provincial government commits $6.8 million to legal aid

Notice to Mediate in More Civil Cases
Expansion of notice as of February 15

2000
Ontario Responds to Cory Report
Expanded role for regulated paralegals

Notaries Act Changes Proposed
Bar calls on government to protect the public

Agenda for the Future
Attorney General's ideas for a better justice system

New Chief Justice Appointed
Bar welcomes Chief Justice Donald Brenner

The Representation Agreement Act
Protecting client interests in the new regime

Crown Counsel Seek Fair Process
Longtime labour dispute hits crisis point

1999
Refugee Hearings Questioned
Limited resources impact process

The Right--and Cost--of Representation
New tide of migrants raises legal and policy issues

CC Ruling Clarifies NCR Provisions

Fighting Discrimination in the Profession

Bill C-54
Expect a major impact on Canadian business

Mangat Decision to be Appealed
Fighting for public protection

1998
Probate Fees Declared Invalid
SCC decision reshapes the probate debate

Mediation in British Columbia
Professional encroachment, or golden opportunity?

Surprise Negotiations to Sell BC OnLine
Too many questions, too little time

New Federal Youth Justice Strategy
A quest to restore public confidence in youth justice

Legal Aid Battle Heats Up
Pressure builds for adequate funding

Emerging Issues in the Legal Profession
What does the future hold?