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CBABC Calls for PST Elimination in 2007 Budget
Presenting to the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services on October 6, 2006, President Frits Verhoeven called on government to remove the discriminatory and harmful tax on legal services in preparation for the 2007 Budget. See submission here, and presentation transcript here.
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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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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Effective Law Reform, One Meeting at a Time
CBA legislation and law reform agenda ensures Bar input
From the President
The Experience Gap
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LAP: Life Balance for Lawyers, Jan 16, 23, 30
Provincial Court of BC Welcoming Ceremony, Jan 19
LCBA Presidents Meeting, Jan 26
CBABC Provincial Council, Jan 27
LAP: Life Balance for Lawyers, Feb 6, 13, 20
CBA Mid-Winter Meeting of Council, Feb 18-19
Canadian Bar Association National CLE
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Civil Litigation Law CLE Conference, Apr 12-13
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Environmental, Energy & Resources Law Summit, Apr 27-28
CBA/OBA Joint Health Law CLE Conference, May 3-4
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Customs, Sales Tax & Commodity Law Conference, May 17
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