This award is given in recognition of the immense contribution of Harry Rankin, QC in supporting access to justice for the poor. It recognizes outstanding contributions by a lawyer in the area of pro bono work.

The late Dugald Christie of Vancouver’s Access Justice worked tirelessly to provide pro bono legal services, and, through his own leadership example, contributed immensely to the promotion of pro bono culture among lawyers.

The Honourable Chief Justice Brenner says that Dugald “helped to make British Columbia a beacon for other jurisdictions to look to in providing pro bono assistance.” CBABC Past-President Meg Shaw praises Dugald’s efforts in the area of pro bono work: “We salute his passion for equal access to justice for all, and his extraordinary example of one lawyer’s dedication to the betterment of others’ lives. Our profession is richer for the time he spent among us, and we know that his work will be continued by those he has inspired.”

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