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BarTalk August 2002
Volume 14, Number 4
On June 21, the CBABC convened a special meeting at the written request of 50 members. The two resolutions for consideration at the special meeting were:
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That the CBA (BC Branch) withdraws its support for the April 12, 2002 “Joint Statement” signed by the President of the Branch and the Attorney General.
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That any further “constructive engagement” with the Attorney General begin from the proposition that, so long as it is collected, the special 7.5 per cent tax on legal services be dedicated to the provision of legal aid.
The meeting was held at 11 satellite locations in BC, with 230 members in attendance. The resolutions passed by a large majority and the joint statement was withdrawn.
This article was published in the August 2002 issue of BarTalk and is subject to the copyright by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 2005, all rights reserved. |