Effective Law Reform, One Meeting at a Time
CBA legislation and law reform agenda ensures Bar input
While politics can and does lead to the occasional public dispute between the Canadian Bar Association and Attorneys General, the important work of legislation and law reform carries on regardless of media headlines. The CBA has long served as a resource and advocate in the development of laws by federal, provincial and territorial governments.
The Experience Gap
I’ve often thought about how fortunate I am to be working in a profession that rewards experience as much as the practice of law. Experience makes us better lawyers. The public knows this and is generally prepared to pay more for a more experienced lawyer. This is of great comfort as our personal legal odometers pack on the miles.
CBABC’s Member Services Activities
Member deals or member frustration
Both the B.C. Branch of the Canadian Bar Association and the National organization operate member services programs. Indeed, the B.C. Branch is the only Branch to operate its own member services program.
The National member services program offers services such as car rentals and national hotels and, through the related organizations of Canadian Bar Insurance Association and Canadian Bar Financial Services Corporation, insurance and financial services including an RRSP program.
Section Update
by Fran Hodgkins
The CBABC sponsors 66 Sections and one Conference which play a vital role in keeping members informed both on changes in the law, and legal and political issues affecting a given area of practice. Topics covered in recent meetings include:
- Commentary on McKenzie v Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General et al (2006) BCSC 1372
- Cultural Assumptions in Conflict: Perspectives for Conflict Resolution
- The Role of the Media in Criminal Law
- Wills, Estates and Succession: A Modern Legal Framework (June 2006)
- Report of the BCLI’s Succession Law Reform Project
- Role of the Equity Ombudsperson
Practice Talk
Helping Those Help Themselves
Being supportive brings its own rewards
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
To Boldly Go Where No He/She/It Has Gone Before
Trouble in the Gender Neutral Zone
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
Membership Online
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note - Not Available
Reports Available
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Executive Appointment - Equality Committee
Executive Committee 2006/2007
Equality Committee Representative, Linda Locke
Effective and Affordable Civil Justice
The Report of the Civil Justice Reform Working Group
by Chief Justice Donald Brenner and Deputy Attorney General Allan P. Seckel QC
A Day in the Life of a Public Interest Lawyer
by Pat MacDonald and Leigha Worth
Crime, Safety and Chronic Offenders: Social-Justice Integration
by The Honourable Wally Oppal, QC
Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism
HOLIDAYS: Spelling It Out!
by Nancy Payeur, MSW, RSW
Electronic Survey Plans a Reality in 2006
by Rick Hargraves
Ten Common Sense Financial Advice Tips
How to make your money work harder for you
by Eric Mass and Dave Hodgson
CBA Advises Caution on Proceeds of Crime Amendments
CBA Proposes Amendments to Accountability Act
CBA Condemns Proposed Changes to Judicial Appointment Process
Keep Conditional Sentences, Says CBA
Ethics Edition Now Online
Expansion of Legal Aid Services to Family Clients
Call to Action for Court Challenges Program
CBA CEO John Hoyles receives Pinnacle Award
Amend Bill C-17 to Protect Judicial Independence
CBA/UBC Mentorship Program Reception
Bar Moves
New Members
Alpine Resort Ski/Snowboard Passes
Big White / Silver Star Alpine Resorts
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Sun Peaks Resort
Whistler Blackcomb
Vancouver East Cultural Centre
Vancouver Opera
5K Law Week Fun Run – April 1, 2007
6th Annual Lawyer Show Just Announced!
Halifax to Host World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights
Lawyers on Stage – Victoria
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
The Law Foundation of BC
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