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February 17, 2015 19:37 ET | Source: Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

2015 BC Budget Disappoints Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch President Reacts to Lack of Legal Aid Funding

VICTORIA, BC--(Marketwired - February 17, 2015) - The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) today acknowledged the government's announcement of a balanced budget, yet remains concerned about the...
October 02, 2014 17:00 ET | Source: Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

CBABC Applauds Supreme Court of Canada Ruling and Access to Justice Win

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - October 02, 2014) - The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch welcomed today's Supreme Court of Canada ruling declaring civil hearing fees unconstitutional.In a landmark...
August 19, 2014 12:30 ET | Source: Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

Alex A. Shorten Becomes President of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - August 19, 2014) - Alex Shorten of Vancouver becomes President of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) today as Dean Crawford of Vancouver becomes Past...
June 24, 2014 20:27 ET | Source: Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

Outstanding Lawyers Honoured With Bar Awards

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - June 24, 2014) - The Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch (CBABC) honoured five outstanding lawyers and an impressive BC law firm, all of whom have...