CBA members and professional staff are actively involved in the development of government policy and law reform, lobbying on matters identified by members or responding to government initiatives. We make our views known in the corridors of Parliament through written submissions, appearances before Parliamentary Committees, informal meetings between the President and the Minister of Justice, or regular consultations between National Sections and the Department of Justice or other government officials.

Law reform initiatives are developed through in-depth studies by National Sections, Conferences or Committees, by specially mandated task forces or in debate by CBA Council. Implementation teams ensure that reports such as the Task Force on Systems of Civil Justice or Gender Equality in the Legal Profession don't just gather dust on a shelf.

The CBA also intervenes at the Supreme Court of Canada (Court Interventions) on matters of compelling public interest or of special significance to the profession.

Legislative Update (available to CBA members only)
A summary of legislative developments in British Columbia, covering new acts in force, regulations and new bills to note, and reports available. Access bi-monthly issues dating back to 1998. A continuing part of the BC Branch Legislation and Law Reform Program.

Current Issues in Legislation and Law Reform (available to CBA members only)
Regular briefings on notable bills introduced in the BC Legislative Assembly. A continuing part of the BC Branch Legislation and Law Reform Program.

Requests for Comment (available to CBA members only)
CBA members, through Sections and Committees, provide unique and valuable comment on the efficiency and effectiveness of government regulations and statutes.

Legislation and Law Reform Committee
The Legislation & Law Reform Committee is a Standing Committee of the CBABC. It's primary mandate is to assist The Canadian Bar Association to pursue improvement in the law and the administration of justice.