Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

Stronger connections. Better mental health. Staying silent about your struggles with well-being is not helping you, your family, your colleagues, or even your clients. It’s a recipe for burnout. Next week’s Mind Matters sessions are all about open dialogue about mental health. Process your well-being with other lawyers and learn strategies to overcome stress. https://bit.ly/3QzLnGL #mentalhealth #wellbeing #stress #burnout #lawyerwellbeing

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A B.C. court has upheld controversial changes to the province's regulatory framework for lawyers. Still, Connor Bildfell says the recognition of the independence of the bar as an unwritten constitutional principle is a "landmark moment." Read more: https://bit.ly/48vS16Z

Canadian Bar Association President Bianca Kratt, KC and Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch President Patricia Blair issued the following statement in response to today’s BC Supreme Court decision about the Legal Professions Act: "The Canadian Bar Association intervened in this case to defend the independence of the legal profession. As we review the court’s reasons, we remain committed to vigorously defending the independence of the bar, and to engaging constructively on regulatory frameworks that protect Canadians’ confidence in a legal profession free of state control..." Read the full statement at https://lnkd.in/gMDXnaz4 #LPA #LegalProfessionsAct #BCSupremeCourt

The BC Supreme Court has released its decision on the constitutional challenges to the Legal Professions Act. The Court has upheld the legislation. “In summary, I find that Bill 21 does not improperly undermine the independence of the Bar and is not ultra vires the provincial legislature. Nor does it violate the Charter. The actions of both the LSBC and the TLABC are dismissed.” We are reviewing the decision closely and will share further updates on what it means for the profession and the public. #LPA #LegalProfessionsAct #BCSupremeCourt

Stay tuned for updates. #LPA #LegalProfessionsAct #SupremeCourt

A strong start to something new. The inaugural Closing the Deal Luncheons in Kelowna, Victoria and Vancouver brought together over 100 real estate lawyers, fostering in-person connection in local communities.     Attendees engaged in thoughtful dialogue and exchange of insights from the front lines of real estate practice. Looking for a chance to meet your network in person? Check out our upcoming events for more opportunities: https://bit.ly/4eiv7Rf      #realestate #lawyer #solicitor #networking #victoria #vancouver #kelowna

As authoritarianism rises globally, mechanisms that promote dissent are essential. In BarTalk, Myron Plett writes about the sanctuaries where people can exercise this freedom, including the judicial system and the press. Read the latest Justice in Every Corner column: https://bit.ly/3P1qWSz     #BarTalk #freedom #judicial #global #democracy

Attention #bclawyers: are you interested joining the bench? The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch is hosting a free online event about #diversity in the judiciary and how to build your application on May 13, 2026 at 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm. Registration is open: https://ow.ly/aSi550YQGs7 There are also 1.5 hours of #ethics #CPD available. #judges #bclegal #BCCourts

#Pensions can impact a client’s financial future for decades, and small missteps matter. In collaboration with Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, join the webinar on BCLI’s updated guide to pension division, reflecting Bill 17 and key changes to the Family Law Act. Join the lunch session on 7 and 14, and earn CPD hours. May 7: https://lnkd.in/gfWdSFDc May 14: https://lnkd.in/g_XvTNEA #BCLaw #BritishColumbia