Coalition Submits Complaint for the Cancellation of the VPD Trespass Prevention Program
Press Release June 15, 2021 Vancouver, Territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, səl̓ílwətaʔɬ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations — Today 8 legal and community-based organizations submitted a formal Service and Policy complaint regarding the…
Tŝilhqot’in Nation Condemns BC Law Society’s Failure to Reprimand Lawyer’s Misconduct in Residential School Claims
Press Release Williams Lake, BC: The Tŝilhqot’in Nation is condemning the BC Law Society’s ruling of a one-month suspension and $4000 fine for Vancouver lawyer Stephen John Bronstein as a…
Law Society Awards 2021: Recognizing Excellence
Press Release May 20, 2021 TORONTO, ON — The recipients of the Law Society Awards 2021 will be honoured at a virtual reception, hosted by Treasurer Teresa Donnelly. Virtual Event…
Revealed: The Dirty Secrets Behind B.C.’s Claim to Be a World-Class Mining Jurisdiction, New Report
Press Release (May 17, 2021) – British Columbia’s aim to become a choice supplier of metals and minerals needed to build a greener global economy will fail unless laws are…
2021 Award Winner – David C. Nahwegahbow, IPC, LSM, of Nahwegahbow, Corbiere Genoodmagejig, recipient of The Award of Justice
Press Release The Advocates’ Society Award of Justice is intended to honour advocates who exemplify the finest traditions of advocacy in representing members of our society whose cause may be…
The IBA Remembers Thomas Berger QC, OC, OBC, for his Significant Contributions to Advancing the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Press Release OTTAWA, ONT – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) pays tribute and remembers Thomas Berger QC, OC, OBC, as a tireless and dedicated advocate for Indigenous title…
Civil Liberties Group Files Argument in RCMP Commissioner Lawsuit
Press Release April 1, 2021 – Ottawa, ON (Unceded Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territory) – Today, the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) filed its written argument in its lawsuit against RCMP Commissioner…
LSO: External Appointments
Press Release As part of its mandate, the Law Society recommends and makes appointments to a variety of boards, councils and committees. The following appointments were recently made: Justices of…
Tŝilhqot’in Voice Indigenous Laws at Hearing
Press Release March 15, 2021 Williams Lake, BC: Today marks the beginning of the Environmental Appeal Board (EAB) virtual hearing of the Tŝilhqot’in Nation’s challenge of an amendment to a…
Law Society announces 2021 award recipients
Press Release TORONTO, ON — Members of Ontario’s legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony,…
