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Provincial Court Recent Appointments & Retirement Announcements

The Advocate

November 24, 2023

Click here for list – News & Announcements | Provincial Court of British Columbia

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Process updating Money Judgment Enforcement Act complete

The Advocate

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 […]

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Miscellaneous statutes amendment act introduced

The Advocate

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

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Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection Proceedings

The Advocate

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

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BGuiled Debate Try-Outs!

The Advocate

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

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Lawyer Show 2024

The Advocate

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/

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Prime Minister announces the nomination of the Honourable Mary T. Moreau to the SCC

The Advocate

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 […]

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Welcoming Ceremony – Justice Bradford Smith

The Advocate

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.

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New Practice Direction BCSC

The Advocate

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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