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CBA Honours Exceptional BC Lawyers
Whether they’re improving the status of historically marginalized communities, supporting access to justice for the poor, or tirelessly volunteering for charitable organizations, lawyers are making a difference across BC. The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch recognizes the many unsung heroes in the legal profession who are quietly improving communities, and proudly congratulates the nominated recipients.
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 CBA Reaffirms Commitment to Constitutional Right to Civil Legal Aid
The Canadian Bar Association is reaffirming its ongoing commitment to a constitutional right to civil legal aid and access to justice, following the B.C. Supreme Court's ruling against the Association's legal aid case yesterday. Read the news release. More on CBA's legal aid test case.
Important Notice to Lawyers
On August 17th, the Government of British Columbia issued additional guidelines to lawyers with respect to collection and remittance of the Social Services Tax on Legal Services. Read the guidelines. Read more about the CBA’s fight to eliminate the tax on legal services.
 The Registered Plan [Retirement Income] Exemption Act for British Columbia
Read the CBABC brief submitted to the Ministry of Finance of British Columbia, as part of an advocacy campaign to extend protection from creditors for registered retirement savings. This is an important issue for many lawyers and others whose retirement savings are self-financed through registered plans rather than pensions (which are creditor protected).
CBA Futures
“Crystal Clear: Strategic Directions for the CBA," the CBA Futures Report, looks ten years into the future.
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Legal Aid Battle Continues
CBA to appeal B.C. Supreme Court decision
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Dugald Christie’s Mission
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