Since this concept of a single regulator for lawyers, notaries and paralegals was introduced in Spring 2022, CBABC has been advocating on behalf of the profession. We delivered written submissions to the Attorney General and stayed engaged with the Law Society, the associations for notaries and paralegals, and the government.
We encourage all lawyers to understand and discuss the issue, so we can bring your views forward.
CBABC Advocacy
Government Activity
Mar 2022
Ministry of Attorney General introduces intentions
Sep 2022
Ministry of Attorney General releases Intentions Paper
Sep 23, 2022
CBABC makes a statement on Intentions Paper
Oct 3 – Oct 19, 2022
CBABC holds roundtables with members and non-members
Nov 18, 2022
CBABC delivers a response to Intentions Paper
May 2023
Ministry of Attorney General releases What We Heard Report
Oct 19, 2023
Attorney General shares an update on status
Nov 2023
CBABC meets Attorney General asking for transparency
Jan 16, 2024
CBABC delivers a letter highlighting transparency concerns
Mar 12, 2024
BC United raises concerns in B.C. Legislature
Mar 19, 2024
Ministry of Attorney General shares an update on proposed model
Mar 25, 2024
CBABC signs a letter outlining concerns
Mar 25 – Apr 5, 2024
CBABC holds engagement sessions with members and non-members
Apr 10, 2024
Legal Professions Act is introduced
Apr 10, 2024
CBABC issues a media release outlining concerns
Apr 12, 2024
The Legal Professions Act is discussed at Through the Looking Glass
Apr 18, 2024
CBABC hosts a Town Hall with the Attorney General
Apr 19, 2024
CBABC delivers a letter calling to delay passing Act
Apr 19 – Apr 30, 2024
CBABC hosts a series of engagement sessions with members of the profession
May 6, 2024
Legal Professions Act second reading
May 14, 2024
CBABC delivers a letter on the progress of Bill 21
May 15, 2024
Debate on Legal Professions Act ends
May 16, 2024
Legal Professions Act receives Royal Assent
May 21, 2024
CBABC delivers message to members on the passing of Bill 21
