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Provincial Court Recent Appointments & Retirement Announcements
November 24, 2023
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Read MoreProcess updating Money Judgment Enforcement Act complete
November 1, 2023
The Money Judgment Enforcement Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Act (Amended Act) builds on Bill 27, the Money Judgment Enforcement Act (MJEA) by introducing 74 amendments to other legislation across government that were necessary for the MJEA to be effectively enforced. When it comes into force in 2025, the Money Judgment Enforcement Act will make […]
Read MoreMiscellaneous statutes amendment act introduced
November 1, 2023
Government has introduced the miscellaneous statutes amendment act (No. 3), 2023, to the legislative assembly on Oct. 31, 2023. Miscellaneous statutes amendment act introduced | BC Gov News
Read MoreCitizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection Proceedings
November 1, 2023
The Federal Court has amended the Consolidated Practice Guidelines for Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection Proceedings. https://www.fct-cf.gc.ca/Content/assets/pdf/base/2023-10-31_Consolidated_Immigration_Practice_Guidelines.pdf
Read MoreBGuiled Debate Try-Outs!
October 31, 2023
You are invited to try-out for the BGuiled Debate which will take place November 16, 2023 at the Beaumont Studios, 316 West 5th Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Debate speeches start at 7:30 pm More info attached. BGuiled Debate details.jpg
Read MoreLawyer Show 2024
October 31, 2023
Auditions are coming soon! If you are interested in participating in the 2024 Lawyer Show, Into the Woods, attend an audition on November 12,13 or 24. More details… https://touchstonetheatre.com/lawyer-show-auditions/
Read MorePrime Minister announces the nomination of the Honourable Mary T. Moreau to the SCC
October 26, 2023
Chief Justice Moreau’s esteemed judicial career includes 29 years on the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. In 2017, she was appointed Chief Justice of that court. Prior to becoming a judge, Chief Justice Moreau practised criminal law, constitutional law, and civil litigation in Edmonton, Alberta. Throughout her career, she has been extensively involved in […]
Read MoreWelcoming Ceremony – Justice Bradford Smith
October 24, 2023
WELCOMING CEREMONY – JUSTICE BRADFORD SMITH – NOVEMBER 20, 2023 A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Bradford Smith will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Kamloops Law Courts in Courtroom 5D at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
Read MoreNew Practice Direction BCSC
October 23, 2023
Please be advised that effective October 17, 2023, Chief Justice Hinkson has amended three practice directions: Practice Direction 4 has been renamed Judicial Management and Early Assignment of a Trial Judge or Hearing Judge in Civil and Family Proceedings, and revised to: Update the procedure to be followed by parties requesting judicial management and/or the early […]
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