Canadian Bar Insurance Association
Personal Term Life Insurance: Available for family, partnerships and mortgage needs of lawyers, their employees and their spouses. Average savings over non-CBIA plans is 15-25 per cent.

Personal and Business Disability Expense Insurance: CBIA members save up to 50 per cent on insurance that protects against lost income due to accident or illness, and up to 35 per cent on insurance covering office overhead expenses.

ProGroup Sales and Leasing
This CBABC Preferred Supplier offers CBA members, their families and law firm staff the opportunity to purchase a wide range of vehicles at substantial discounts. Through CBA memberships, the following people saved an average $1,065 on their purchases.

Anne bought a 2004 VW Golf GLS TDI for $26,185 plus taxes only, while the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,655 plus taxes, freight and pre-delivery inspection (pdi). Her savings were a minimum of $1,470.

David bought a 2004 Acura EL Premium and paid $24,911 plus taxes only; the MSRP was $26,100 plus taxes, freight and pdi. David saved a minimum of $1,189.

Jeffrey purchased a 2004 Toyota Sienna LE AWD, for $39,560 plus taxes only. The access price was $40,437 plus taxes. Jeffrey saved about $877.

Ian also chose a 2004 Toyota Sienna LE, and paid $35,693 (no AWD) plus taxes only. The access price was $36,419 plus taxes. Ian saved about $726.

Most customers pick up their vehicles from ProGroup's Richmond office, but the company ships vehicles too – average shipping price is less than $300.

Whitecaps Soccer
Attend professional soccer games at Swangard Stadium this summer and save 45 per cent off the regular ticket price. Please mention this CBA offer when you purchase your tickets.

To purchase tickets, call Oliver Corona at 604-669-9283, ext 225 or download and complete the order form from www.cba.org/bc and fax it to 604-684-5173.

Whistler Blackcomb
Before you hit the ski slopes this winter, why not hit the bike slopes and sightseeing tours? The CBABC has expanded its service to members by providing discounts of 30 per cent for all of the Whistler Summer programs (save $14 per adult ticket). Download and complete the order form from www.cba.org/bc and fax it to 1-800-932-1844.

Cahilty Lodge at Sun Peaks
Nancy Greene's full service Cahilty Lodge is located slope-side in Sun Peaks' award winning village. The Resort is adjacent to the Sun Peaks Sport Centre with its outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis courts, which convert to skating rinks in the winter. Call the CBABC to book your accommodations.

CBA members will receive a 10 per cent discount (a savings of up to $30 per night) in the 2004/2005 winter season. Until November 15, 2004, CBA members may stay two nights for the price of one (savings of $139-$179) in any deluxe suite.

Until September 26 save $7 on every Playland all access unlimited ride adult pass. Call the CBABC to order your passes.

This article was published in the August 2004 issue of BarTalk. © 2004 The Canadian Bar Association. All rights reserved.