BarTalk August 2004
Volume 16, Number 4

By Patricia Jordan

Canada's lawyers are making a difference through their work and volunteerism. Discover, through the national CBA Web site (www.cba.org), the many ways in which lawyers serve their clients and communities, and how the CBA strives to support this important work.

CBA Ad Campaign Promotes Business for Lawyers
All businesses in B.C. must be in compliance with two important new pieces of legislation: the Business Corporations Act and the Personal Information Protection Act. The CBABC is encouraging businesses to consult a lawyer for advice on how to comply with the new legislation. Check out the “Library” at www.bccba.org to learn more about the changes and how your clients are affected.

Member Products & Services
CBA members can receive discounts by using the services of preferred suppliers. Take advantage of the favorable rates for members at numerous hotels and resort locations throughout B.C. The Terminal City Club has an exclusive offer to members for an outstanding one time entrance fee of $3,750 (50 per cent savings) and $1,875 for members not residing in the Lower Mainland.

CBA members receive discounts for Whistler sightseeing and the Blackcomb Mountain adventure zone, valid until September. Tickets include one sightseeing ticket, one round of mini-golf at the Little Mountain Golf Centre (equipment is provided) and one ride on the 1.4 km Westcoaster Luge on Blackcomb Mountain. Enjoy the ride of your life at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, featuring 3,400 vertical feet of riding. CBA members receive discounted day tickets that give unlimited access to the Mountain Bike Park trails, skills centres and jump parks, and a lift ticket. The Bike Park runs daily until October. For more information visit www.bccba.org in “Member Products & Services” under “Alpine Resorts.”

Did you know
CBA Financial Services (CBAF) is a not-for-profit corporation controlled and directed by lawyers. CBAF arranges for the provision of various financial products and services to members of the legal community, their families and employees. In addition to the already low management fees under the CBAF Group RSP, CBA members receive an additional discount. Learn more online at www.bccba.org in “Member Products & Services” under “Banking” or visit www.barfinancial.com.

Sites Du Jour
Full text of the Business Corporations Act www.qp.gov.bc.ca/bca
Full text of the Personal Information Protection Act www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/P/03063_01.htm

Patricia Jordan is the CBABC Manager, Interactive Media. She welcomes your comments, questions and suggestions. If you have a question about site content, or would like something added to the site, contact her at pjordan@bccba.org or call 604-646-7861.

This article was published in the August 2004 issue of BarTalk and is subject to the copyright by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 2004, all rights reserved.