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21
Feb

Congratulations to TRU Law for Winning the BC Law Schools Competitive Moot

Congrats to all the students who competed in this year's BC Law Schools Competitive Moot.
14
Dec

Thank You, 2023 Contributors!

Our heartfelt thanks to our more than 1,000 talented contributors for sharing their expertise and knowledge with CLEBC in 2023.
27
Oct

Call for Papers | Employment Law Conference 2024

CLEBC’s Employment Law Conference will return in 2024. Right now, we invite you to submit a brief outline of papers and presentations you would like to present at the conference.
20
Jun

National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2023

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It is a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
25
May

Call for Papers | Aboriginal Law Conference 2023

CLEBC’s Aboriginal Law Conference will be held in person and via webinar on November 24, 2023. We invite you to submit an outline of the paper you would like to present at the conference.
28
Apr

Call for Papers | Human Rights Law Conference 2023

Our annual two-day conference held on November 16 and 17, 2023 brings together leading human rights law practitioners to address current and emerging issues in human rights law with a focus on BC. We invite you to submit an outline of the paper you would like to present at the conference.
22
Feb
02
Dec

Indigenous Governance & Economic Development: Call for Papers

CLEBC’s Indigenous Governance & Economic Development will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. We invite you to submit an outline of the paper and presentation you would like to present at the webinar. 
30
Oct

Thank You, 2022 Contributors!

Our heartfelt thanks to our more than 1,000 talented contributors for sharing their expertise and knowledge with CLEBC in 2022.
28
Oct

Legal Opinion in Commercial Transactions

Recommended forms of legal opinions for commercial transactions are now available on CLEBC's website.
Learn more here.
27
Oct

Former CLEBC Board Member Nina Purewal joins BC Provincial Court

A huge congrats to Judge Nina Purewal, who had her official Welcoming Ceremony this week following her appointment to the Bench.
18
Oct

Employment Law Conference 2023: Call for Papers

CLEBC’s Employment Law Conference will be held on May 4 and 5, 2023. We invite you to submit a brief outline of papers and presentations you would like to present at the conference.
14
Aug

CLEBC is retiring its use of CDs included with print manuals

No more obsolete CDs! Starting in September 2023, the Forms and Precedents included in manuals will be easily downloadable in Microsoft Word format via your CLEBC Store account. Read more here.
29
Jun

2021 Leaders in Learning Award: Frank A.V. Falzon, KC

2021 It is with great pleasure that CLEBC presents the 2021 Leaders in Learning Award to Frank A.V. Falzon, KC. Frank has demonstrated incredible commitment to mentorship, role modeling, and delivering learning opportunities to lawyers throughout his career.
20
Jun

National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2022

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It is a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
06
Jun

Congratulations to the Honourable Madam Justice Ardith Walpetko We’dalx Walkem

On June 1, 2022, in Chilliwack, a Welcoming Ceremony was held for the Honourable Madam Justice Ardith Walpetko We’dalx Walkem, who was appointed to the bench in January 2020.
06
Jun

National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day

This National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the First Nations, the Inuit and the Métis Nation: their people, cultures and perspectives, the memory of those voices lost, and the living survivors of the residential schools and their families.
16
May

Call for Papers | Aboriginal Law Conference 2022

CLEBC’s Aboriginal Law Conference will be held in person and via webinar on November 25, 2022. We invite you to submit an outline of the paper you would like to present at the conference.
06
May

Call for Papers | Human Rights Law Conference 2022

Our annual two-day conference held on November 3 and 4, 2022 brings together leading human rights law practitioners to address current and emerging issues in human rights law with a focus on BC. We invite you to submit an outline of the paper you would like to present at the conference.
05
May

But I Was Wearing A Suit — Part II: Experiences of Indigenous Peoples Accessing the Justice System

“But I Was Wearing a Suit” is a mini documentary about the racism that Indigenous lawyers and law students face within the legal profession. It is a grassroots project of a group of Indigenous Lawyers, produced with the support of CLEBC and the Law Society of BC.
18
Jan

Watch the Recording of: "Redefining Competencies for the 21st Century Lawyer: Improving the Client Experience"

February 9, 2022 via Webinar | This event is made possible by the Law Society of BC, CBABC, the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, the Law Foundation, Courthouse Libraries, BC’s Law Schools, and Access to Justice BC.
07
Sep

Announcing new features to CLEBC online books

You asked, we listened… and acted! CLEBC is proud to announce some new features to our online books that will improve your searching and accessibility.
21
Jun

June is Pride Month: Spotlight on 2S people

June is Pride Month and Indigenous History Month. We celebrate the LGBTQ2SI+ community and 2S people. Read More
21
Jun

Indigenous History Month & Indigenous Peoples Day

This National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the First Nations, the Inuit and the Métis Nation; their people, cultures and perspectives, the memory of those voices lost, and the living survivors of the residential schools and their families. Read More
15
Jun

Every Child Matters

While Indigenous families have held and shared the stories of the Indian Residential Schools for generations, locating the remains of 215 children in unmarked graves at what was the Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation land has brought the truth of those stories into sharp focus. Read More
19
May

Watch Part II of the widely acclaimed “But I Was Wearing A Suit” mini-documentary

It is hoped that these videos will expand awareness of the micro-aggressions and micro-discriminations that are being suffered by Indigenous clients in the justice system, and encourage a much-needed discussion about stereotyping and bias.
30
Apr

Aboriginal Law Conference 2021: Call for Papers

CLEBC’s Aboriginal Law Conference will be held via webinar on November 5, 2021. We invite you to submit an outline of the paper you would like to present at the conference.
25
Mar

Free Course! Confronting Racism in the Criminal Justice System

Confronting Racism in the Criminal Justice System - Identifying racism at every stage of the process
16
Dec

Ardith Walpetko We'dalks Walkem, KC, has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia

Madam Justice Walkem was the founding chair of the CLEBC Truth and Reconciliation Committee, chair of our Indigenous Legal Orders Conference, and contributor to many of our programs as chair, presenter, and author.
27
Oct

Employment Law Conference 2021: Call for Papers

CLEBC’s Employment Law Conference will be held via webinar on May 6 & 7, 2021. We invite you to submit an outline of the paper you would like to present at the conference.
21
Oct

A2J Week Canada: Events | October 2020

A2J Week Canada features three free online sessions covering the topics of unbundled services, systemic racism in the justice system, and community-based access to justice. All events are registered with LSBC for CPD credit.
21
Oct

Notice to the Profession: Land Owner Transparency Registry will launch November 30

The Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) requires that any time an application is made to register an interest in land in BC’s land title register, a transparency declaration must be filed with the LOTA administrator by each transferee.
30
Sep

Orange Shirt Day | September 30, 2020

Today Indigenous and non-Indigenous people all over Canada come together in the spirit of hope and reconciliation to honour former residential school students, their families, and communities.
19
Jun

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day

Let’s celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
01
Apr

Complimentary Webinar - CLE-TV: Anti-Money Laundering 2019

Please enjoy a recording of this course in support of our regulator’s initiatives.
30
Mar

Important Message about Upcoming Print Book Updates

For the next three months (April to June), CLEBC will be updating online versions of our books, but will not be printing and shipping the print updates.
17
Mar

Updated | CLEBC Statement Regarding COVID-19

Last Updated: March 23, 2020 Ensuring the health and safety of the community, our valued customers, contributors, and employees is CLEBC’s highest priority. In light of the continued spread of ...
17
Mar

Updated | CLEBC Statement Regarding COVID-19

Last Updated: April 9, 2020 Ensuring the health and safety of the community, our valued customers, contributors, and employees is CLEBC’s highest priority. In light of the continued spread of ...
11
Mar

CLEBC Statement Regarding COVID-19

March 12, 2020 CLEBC is committed to maintaining the health and safety of our staff, customers, and contributors. Like all of you, we are monitoring the situation surrounding COVID-19 and ...
21
Feb

CLEBC Sponsors British Columbia Law Schools Competitive Moot

CLEBC is delighted to have recently sponsored the British Columbia Law Schools Competitive Moot, a competition between teams from UVic Law, UBC Allard Law, and TRU Law.
21
Jan

Expanding Our Vision: Cultural Equality and Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights Report

Report author, and long-serving CLEBC contributor, Ardith Walpetko We’dalx Walkem KC surveyed over 100 Indigenous People about their experiences with discrimination and the Human Rights Tribunal.
27
Nov

CLEBC Wins Readers' Choice Award for Legal Research - Print & E-books

CLEBC is thrilled to be one of the winners of Canadian Lawyer 2019-2020 Readers' Choice awards for Legal Research - Print & E-books.
13
Nov

2019 Leaders in Learning: Ardith Walpetko We’dalx Walkem, KC

2019 This year’s recipient, Ardith Walpetko We’dalx Walkem, KC, has demonstrated incredible commitment to mentorship, role modeling, and delivering learning opportunities to lawyers throughout her career, particularly regarding Indigenous laws and Truth and Reconciliation.
08
Nov

Elder Law Case Update at the Canadian Elder Law Conference: Interview with Emily Clough

We are excited that Emily Clough will be presenting at the Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019.
17
Oct

Ontario Law on Undue Influence in Estate Planning

By Alicia Godin – Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotiatrust Historically the area of estates was not particularly litigious, but as families and financial circumstances become more complex, litigation involving estates ...
24
Sep

Interview with British Columbia Securities Commission: Gold Level Sponsor of the 2019 Canadian Elder Law Conference

We are pleased to announce that the British Columbia Securities Commission is a Gold Level Sponsor of the 2019 Canadian Elder Law Conference.
17
Sep

Elder Law Toolkit Presentation at the Canadian Elder Law Conference: Interview with Kevin R. Smith

We are pleased that Kevin R. Smith will be presenting at the 2019 Canadian Elder Law Conference.
17
Sep

The Inter-generational Workplace Presentation at the 2019 Canadian Elder Law Conference: Interview with Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw

Kirsten’s presentation, The Inter-generational Workplace, will take place on Day 2 of the Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019.
09
Sep

Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019

Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15, 2019. Throughout the fall, we will be posting blog posts and interviews with featured speakers from the conference.
05
Sep

Elder Abuse Remedies Presentation at the Canadian Elder Law Conference: Interview with Kimberly A. Whaley

We are excited that Kimberly A. Whaley, founding partner at Whaley Estate Litigation Partners, will be presenting at the Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019.
27
Aug

Getting to Access to Justice: Bridging Regulatory Reform and Human-Centered Design & Innovation

View the recording of Professor Margaret Hagan's presentation from October 29, 2019.
12
Jul

Elder Mediation Workshop at the Canadian Elder Law Conference: Interview with Joan Braun

Joan Braun and Vivian Kerenyi will be hosting an Elder Mediation workshop during the 2019 Canadian Elder Law Conference. In this blog post, we share an interview with Joan on her research, this exciting workshop, and her insights into elder mediation.
27
Jun

Elder Abuse Response Presentation at the Canadian Elder Law Conference: Interview with Laura Tamblyn Watts

We are so excited that Laura Tamblyn Watts, the Chief Public Policy Officer at CARP (Canadian Association for Retired Persons), will be presenting at the 2019 Canadian Elder Law Conference. CARP will be joining us this year as a silver level conference sponsor.
13
Jun

CLEBC supports and endorses the Access to Justice Triple Aim

On Wednesday, June 12, CLEBC’s CEO Linda Russell joined Attorney General David Eby, Chief Justice Robert Bauman, and the leaders of many of BC’s key justice organizations to sign the Access to Justice Triple Aim
30
May

CLEBC In the News—Judges help to improve advocacy in BC courtrooms

Read this article published in the Provincial Court of British Columbia's eNews about CLEBC's 20th Annual Winning Advocacy Skills Workshop held at the BC Provincial Court in Vancouver from July 4-6, 2019.
14
May

Watch: Neuropsychology of Conflict and Brain Development - Divorce & The Science on the ACE Study

Watch Kim Hetherington's fantastic presentation at CLEBC’s “A Deeper Dive: The Intersection of Family Law and Psychology” on the neuropsychology of conflict and children’s brain development.
09
Apr

Call for Papers | Human Rights Law Conference 2021

Our annual two-day conference held on November 16 & 23, 2021 brings together leading human rights law practitioners to address current and emerging issues in human rights law with a focus on BC.
03
Apr

An Evening with Gillian Hadfield (In-Person)

CLEBC is proud to co-sponsor “An Evening with Professor Gillian Hadfield (In-Person)” — May 14, 2019, Vancouver BC
07
Mar

Access to Justice: BC Law Week

CLEBC is proud to be a sponsor of Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch’s 2019 Law Week.
25
Oct

Employment Law Conference 2019: Call for Papers

CLEBC’s Employment Law Conference will be held in Vancouver on May 2 & 3, 2019. We invite you to submit an outline of the paper you would like to present at the conference.
19
Sep

7th National Pro Bono Conference

CLEBC is proud to support the 7th National Pro Bono Conference, October 4, 2018, Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC
15
Aug

Matrimonial Real Property Rights on Reserve

We are pleased to share our recordings from the course, presented in partnership with the Department of Justice Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property.
09
Aug

Q + A with the Right Honourable Richard Wagner

CLEBC is honoured to have the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, PC, Chief Justice of Canada deliver the opening address at our Administrative Law Conference 2018. Read our Q+A with Chief Justice Wagner for his thoughts on developments in administrative law, his advice for lawyers advocating before the Supreme Court of Canada, and more!
25
Jul

CLEBC Wins Two International Continuing Legal Education Awards

The support of our remarkable CLEBC contributors results in award-winning resources for the BC legal profession. CLEBC is proud to announce that we are recipients of two International Association for Continuing Legal Education (“ACLEA”) awards.
11
Jun

#MissingType

CLEBC is proud to support #MissingType, a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of giving blood.
09
Jun

Rising Star Contributors: 2011 to 2018

This year, we would like to highlight a special group of CLEBC contributors – our rising stars. Read more about lawyers called to the BC bar within the last 7 years who have committed an incredible amount of time and energy to CLEBC’s courses and publications.
24
May

3 Tips for Wellness at Your Desk: Tips for Busy Lawyers

Dedication to the profession of law need not come at the expense of your physical and mental health. Here are 3 tips for wellness at your desk.
26
Apr

New CLEBC Course: Illumination of Implicit Bias

Read our interview with Course Instructor, Michael Kahn, JD, LPC
09
Apr

Access to Justice: BC Law Week

CLEBC is proud to be a Partner sponsor of Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch’s 2018 Law Week (April 16–21).
02
Jan

Law Society of BC Truth and Reconciliation Symposium

CLEBC is proud to have hosted the Truth and Reconciliation Symposium in collaboration with the Law Society of BC, the theme of which was “Transforming the Law from a Tool of Assimilation into a Tool of Reconciliation.”
04
Dec

But I Was Wearing a Suit (Part I and II)

“But I Was Wearing a Suit” is a mini documentary about the racism that Indigenous lawyers and law students face within the legal profession. It is a grassroots project of a group of Indigenous Lawyers, produced with the support of CLEBC and the Law Society of BC.
02
Oct

Q + A with Keith Reimer and Laura Best

Read our Q&A with the new chairs of our Immigration Issues in Depth 2017 course to learn more about emerging issues in immigration law.
20
Jul

Q + A with Professor Rollie Thompson, KC

Read our Q+A with Professor Rollie Thompson, KC to learn more about the history, development, and future of the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG).
26
Jun

Free Video Series on Business Development

CLEBC is proud to present six free videos on how to succeed at business development, an essential skill for any lawyer in private practice.
18
Oct

Q + A with The Honourable Thomas A. Cromwell

CLEBC was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview retired Supreme Court of Canada Justice The Honourable Thomas A. Cromwell about current trends in administrative law, his advice for lawyers advocating before the Supreme Court of Canada, and his plans after retirement.
11
Oct

CLEBC Resources: Societies Act Transition and Beyond (Part 2)

In response to demand from the legal community, CLEBC is proud to announce that our new BC Societies Guide has been released and is now available for purchase! If you are a lawyer who practises charities and not-for-profit law or sits on the board of a society, this publication was created for you.