BarTalk | August 2008

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Adapt or Perish

“It is not the strongest of the species that sur-vive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – author unknown, commonly misattributed to Charles Darwin.

The faith that the general public is placing in the service of lawyers is at an all-time low; a perception borne out by the disturbingly steep rise in the numbers of self-represented litigants in our court system. In June, partly in response to this trend, your Provincial Council adopted a resolution that mandated the promotion of public confidence in the justice system to be a priority for this Branch. In his final column as president, Ken Walton provides a thorough examination of how this resolution came to pass, and its proactive intent that sets the tone for this issue of BarTalk.

Recent articles in this publication by leaders of the Justice system have indicated that seismic shifts are imminent in how legal services will be delivered. The way in which lawyers respond to and guide potential changes, while promoting positive public perceptions of the profession, will be essential to its continued vitality.

As your Association, the CBABC is working on the cusp of these changes, helping members navigate a rapidly changing professional context. In this issue we look at a number of exciting new CBABC initiatives. The Branch recognizes that we must proactively respond to change, both technological

and otherwise, in order to stay relevant and useful to our membership.

For her column, our Sections Coordinator, Fran Hodgkins, has solicited feedback from Section Chairs on what makes their Section experience a valuable one. It is telling that she only had space to publish a small percentage of responses she received, reinforcing the importance of our Sections program to members.

The recently launched CBABC homepage of our website and the exciting new articles database that will connect B.C. law firms with students are highlighted by CBABC Website Manager Patricia Jordan.

The first Annual CBABC Work-Life Balance Award was presented to The Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of the Attorney General of B.C. this past July and the event is recapped later in these pages. The Award is an important element of the CBABC’s advocacy for positive work-life balance for all legal professionals.

Later in this issue, the results of the BarTalk readers’ survey are examined and our preliminary plans for the improvements in its design, layout and delivery are revealed. Upon turning this page you will notice that the Bar Moves section can now be found in both the front and back of this publication, aptly bookending articles about changes at the CBABC with recent career changes made by your colleagues. BT

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ANGELA ATWOOD-BREWKA has moved her personal injury and family law practice to suite 500-645 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. where she shares office space with Wood McMillan.

RichARD PARSONS has left Slater Vecchio LLP and joins Guy Collette to practise as an association of law corporations to be known as Collette Parsons. Collette Parsons will act exclusively for plaintiffs in personal injury and medical negligence cases.

ROBERT WhiTE has recently joined Boughton Law Corporation’s Securities practice. Mr. White has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance.

STAcY PAQUiN has joined the firm of Sivertz Kiehlbauch in Salmon Arm to con-tinue her practice in the areas of real estate, corporate and commercial transaction.

chRiSTOPhER ELLETT has joined the firm of McQuarrie Hunter as an associate. Mr. Ellett practises at McQuarrie Hunter’s New Westminster office in the areas of general litigation, employment law and personal injury claims.

WiLL TODD has joined Davis LLP’s Vancouver office as an associate in the Wills, Estates and Trusts and Taxation Law practice groups with a focus on cross-border estate services.

KENNETh ARmSTRONG has moved his practice from Cassady & Company to Stewart and Company effective May 20, 2008. He will be practising insurance (motor vehicle) defence.

STEvEN LEE, formerly of Altridge & Company, has joined Haddock & Company as Associate Counsel. Steven will continue his commercial and bodily injury insurance defence practice at the firm’s new North Vancouver offices.

michAEL hOLROYD has joined the firm of McQuarrie Hunter as an associate. Mr. Holroyd practises at McQuarrie Hunter’s Surrey office on 144th Street in the areas of corporate and commercial law, and real estate conveyancing and development.

L. JOhN ALExANDER of Victoria was elected as Chair of the Board of Sport B.C. at the 2008 Annual General Meeting. Mr. Alexander practises law as a partner in the Victoria law firm of Cox Taylor, with a focus on municipal and land use litigation.

KERA REES has joined McCullough O’Connor Irwin LLP as an associate.

mARK GALLAGhER has joined Hungerford Tomyn Lawrenson and Nichols in Vancouver. Mark has joined the litigation group to practise general civil litigation, including commercial, insurance defense, and employment matters.

Have you recently changed firms or opened a new firm? Send submissions (maximum 25 words) to bar moves at [email protected].

BAR mOvES

robert White

Christopher ellett

mark Gallagher

michael Holroyd

John Alexander

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Let Us Know What You Think barTalk is published six times per year, and sent to the entire legal profession in b.C. With so much information available in print and online, we want to be sure that we continue to keep barTalk relevant. Is there a topic you think we should cover? Do you want to submit an idea or article? let us know! e-mail [email protected].

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14 Battle of the Bar Bands by Eugene Raponi, John Waddell, QC, Roger E. Holland, Clint Sadlemyer and Basil Hobbs

16 Law courts Education Society of B.c. Assesses Social Studies curriculum in B.c. by Anne Marie Goodfellow

17 Balancing the Scales of Work-Life by the Work-Life Balance Committee

UP FRONT

2 Bar moves

4 Letters to the Editor

5 From the President

6 Executive Director

7 Practice Talk by David J. Bilinsky

8 Nothing Official by Tony Wilson

9 On the Web by Patricia Jordan

10 Sections

LEGiSLATivE UPDATE

19 Acts in Force

iN ThE BAcK

20 Events | News

22 Kudos | calendar

23 National News

24 member Services

25 Partners | membership Continuing Legal Education Society The Law Foundation of B.C.

27 Bar moves con’t

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In this issue we feature exciting CBABC initiatives, recent events and examine the result of the BarTalk Readers’ Survey. From our annual golf tournament, Battles of the Bar Bands around the province, and our recently launched articling database, this Branch and its members will continue to be a dynamic force in B.C.’s Legal Community.

13 2008 Golf Tournament by Jennifer Weber

18 BarTalk, Brevity and a B.c. Focus BarTalk Readers’ Survey Kick-starts Positive Change by Jesse Tarbotton and Dierk Ullrich

ThE DUmBiNG DOWN OF RADiO 2 – TONY WiLSON (vOL. 20, NO. 3)The mail from Canada was just delivered to my office in Tokyo, and I read your article in the June 2008 issue

of BarTalk about the proposed changes at CBC Radio 2.

It’s shocking that we, the Canadian public, will allow those “in charge” at Radio 2 to get away with this. It smacks of kingdom building by a few who have a selfish need to leave their indelible mark on Canada. Well in the process of allowing those “in charge” at CBC to build that kingdom for themselves, we are allowing them to destroy an irreplaceably valuable part of Canada.

From my perspective in Tokyo, one of the most attractive things about returning to Canada is the time I spend listening to CBC Radio 2. If the proposed changes are put into effect, Canada will have lost one of its most valuable cultural attributes. There must be some strong organized movement in Canada to stop this.

– P. Anthony McArthur Partner, Davis LLP

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Work-Life Balance Retreat October 3-4, 2008Don’t miss the Work-life balance retreat, Friday, october 3-4, 2008 at the Penticton Trade and

Convention Centre. register now with our enclosed registration form in this month’s barTalk! Join the Work-life balance Committee for our day long program “The balancing Act – Keeping Your balance in the Practice of law” followed by a gourmet dinner with fellow attendees at the Convention Centre. Don’t miss out on the Saturday wine tour to local wineries with okanagan Wine Country Tours. enjoy a gourmet dinner on the waterfront Saturday evening at the Hooded merganser bar and Grill. most of all, enjoy a relaxing and informative weekend in the heart of wine country during the okanagan Wine Festival.

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Respect for the Justice System

KenneTH WAlTon FROm ThE PRESiDENT

On June 21, 2008 amid much enthusiasm, our Branch adopted a resolution making it a

priority to promote respect for the justice system. Overseeing this ini-tiative falls on the past president, a position I will take in mid-August.

Here are some of my personal views on this concept. First, clearly our judges try very hard to get jus-tice right. The fact that the over-whelming majority of civil and criminal cases go without a hitch isn’t news. What is “news” are the murders, the innocents killed by street racers, and scoundrels charged with offences while lolling in a foreign land but not extradited. The press highlights these issues without necessarily balanced or accurate reporting. Thus, the public believes that, but for fud-dle-minded judges, criminal acts would disappear.

It’s not just the high profile, newsy case reporting that denigrates our justice system; it is also an issue of public, and alas, governmental attitudes.

Some years ago a driver had a panoramic view of an accident my client was involved in. The witness refused to say anything until she was subpoenaed and questioned in court. I suspect that had the witness been the victim, and my client the witness, she would expect my client to offer cooperative testimony.

My adult children do not drink and drive because the school system drilled into them the evils of drink-ing and driving. Perhaps it is time for the school system to make mandatory learning in basic civics so our citizens will recognize their duty to us all. Perhaps once people understand the protection our citizens enjoy, they may be less accepting of the con-temporary attitudes toward the legal system.

On Monday June 16, on behalf of our national president I greeted three new judges to our Court of

Appeal. In his speech of reply, one new justice thanked the public for being willing to come forward and offer testimony during the six plus years he heard trial evidence.

Two days later, I received a message from the Ladysmith RCMP. Yes, they would be happy to supply a police report concern-ing my client’s accident (frequently readily available to counsel) pro-vided I got a court order or made an Access to Information request. Colleagues tell me that this hap-pens in other local municipalities

and RCMP detachments.The B.C. Ambulance people refuse to let me

interview their attendants who it appears are impor-tant potential witnesses. The prospect of a motion under Rule 28 does not deter.

What respect for the workings of the civil justice system do these examples show?

You may think that this strays substantially from the public’s well known lack of respect for the legal system and its various players. To me it is all part of the problem. If sophisticated government agencies have such little regard for our work that they erect expen-sive barriers to the provision of basic information, why should we expect the public to be cooperative?

This is much more than surface disrespect for the legal system. It requires a societal shift in atti-tudes. It will be expensive to effect. It will require the efforts of all of the major players in the justice field, the Ministry, the courts, the law schools, the Law Society and the police.

If you have thoughts, e-mail me at [email protected]. I could use your helpful suggestions, and for that matter, your help.

It has been a great privilege being your president. I wish you success in your practice and personal life. BT

Kenneth Walton President 2007/2008 b.C. branch Canadian bar Association


Life’s Tough…and Then You’re called to the Bar Why it pays to belong to the Association that makes you a priority

Life in law has its chal-lenges. Our job at the CBA is to make your life easier – it’s our focus in

every decision we make, and every dollar we spend. Anticipating and meeting our members’ needs begins with our cheery reception-ist Brenda, and runs right through our operation, up to the President and entire Executive. We look for every opportunity to add value to CBA membership.

No time to build a compel-ling case for changes to legislation or court rules, or to stay on top of what’s happening? We have a Legislation and Law Reform Officer, senior staff and highly respected law-yers who work hard to protect the profession’s inter-ests and to inform lawyers of important changes.

Too busy to do a 2-day CLE? We offer bite-size professional development every month through 37 National and 68 Branch Sections and Forums, in person and through live-action computer feeds. Drowning in information overload? Check CBABC News & Jobs for a once-a-week e-mail summary of key news, events and career options. Or cruise PracticeLink for fast articles from the pros.

Need to find another lawyer fast? CBA members get free access to the Lawyers Online Directory, search-able by name, firm, location and practice area. And, even more amazing, access to Practice Advisory Panels of senior members of the Bar who volunteer to answer – for free – any questions about their area of legal expertise.

Worried about the Law Society’s new require-ments for Professional Development hours? We’re at the forefront of working with Section Chairs, Local and County Bar Associations, leaders in the field, and partners like CLE, to make sure you have as many practical, easily-accessible options as humanly possible.

Want a little fun in your professional life? We’re unbeat-able when it comes to matching-up great PD with fabulous social activities. This fall, for example, we have two exceptional events that you should try hard to work into your calendar.

First, on October 3rd and 4th, invest a little time in yourself for big payoffs later in the year – our Work-Life Balance Retreat offers practical PD sessions, better-life professionals, a gorgeous resort location in the Okanagan, and great optional social events as part

of the fall Wine Festival. Then, on November 21, we kick-off our third big annual Conference, this time in San Diego. Previous events in Las Vegas and San Francisco were huge hits, with an almost universal “we’ll be there next year!” response from those who went. You can’t beat the speaker line-up, which includes the Presidents of the California and San Diego Bar Associations, Omar Khadr’s legal counsel, renowned U.S. trial lawyer James Brosnahan and B.C. guest speakers including Attorney General Wally Oppal, Justices Hinkson and Myers, and LSBC Bencher Gavin Hume, QC. This one event alone gives you 11 hours of Professional Development credits!

Customer Service is the driver behind everything we do, which is why I and the 17 staff your fees fund work so hard to give you our best every day. We’re a small operation with a big heart and endless imagi-nation – got a good idea you want to run by us? We’ll listen. Got a pet peeve that you think we can help solve? Tell us. We believe that you should join the CBA for lots of good reasons, but most of all because we care. Put a CBA membership card in your wallet, or a CBA Member Firm certificate on your wall, and put us to work for you! BT

Caroline nevin executive Director b.C. branch Canadian bar Association

ExEcUTivE DiREcTOR CArolIne nevIn


Reaching for New horizons Offering what you need…

It is commonly believed that young people do not join traditional associa-tions. However, in 2006, the

William E. Smith Institute released a report: Generations and the Future of Association Participation that found that contrary to commonly held assumptions – Generation X and Y workers (born after 1965) show every indication of joining associations at even higher rates than Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964). (http://www.smithbucklin.com/smithinstitute/william_smith.cfm)

So what is or can the CBA be doing to appeal to young and young-at-heart members? Here is my short list of things that the CBA has started or could be doing further that adds value to my CBA membership (and hopefully to others as well):

1. DiScUSSiON GROUPS:The B.C. Branch and the National Office have started listservs (online discussion groups) that allow 24/7 sharing of information and enhance the value of Section membership. These allow for virtual “Section meetings” and allow members to dialogue “real time.”

2. B.c.-ORiENTED PRAcTicE SUPPORT:The CBA could provide extensive document prec-edents, resource lists, lists of mentors, lists of con-sultants and other materials to enhance the solo and small firm lawyer’s ability to practice law. The B.C. Branch has started to post information kits and stan-dard forms on their website.

3. PUBLicATiONS AND cOmmUNicATiONS:The CBA has started expanding the content of the Branch publications and seeking to make them all search-able on Google (i.e. not hide the con-tents behind a membership wall) in order to drive potential members to find value in CBA membership.

4. PROFESSiONAL DEvELOPmENT:With mandatory CLE coming in B.C., the CBA can become a leading resource for education and training, particularly if they adopt web-based programming. The CBA has started

podcasting CLE on their website in practice management.

5. ExPANDiNG mEmBERShiP:The American Bar Association has an associate class of membership which allows non-lawyers as associates. Opening membership wider allows for an expanded membership base as well as increasing the critical mass for Section activities. It also allows for more bodies to be thrown at tasks!

6. BROWN BAG SESSiONS:Holding regular live “open to any member” pre-sentations on practice management topics are “low hanging” fruit that add value to membership and can be captured and put on the web for later access.

7. LENDiNG LiBRARY:Establishing a loaner program for books on practice management (or on other topics) is another “low hang-ing” fruit that could enhance Section membership.

So to follow Mick’s advice, if the CBA changes to increase the value of the membership in order to attract more non-members to join, it may find that while it doesn’t get perhaps what it wants (100 per cent partici-pation!) it may find that it gets what it needs.... BT

David J. bilinsky is the Practice management Advisor for the lSbC. e-mail: [email protected] blog: www.thoughtfullaw.com

You can’t always get what you want, but if you try some-times, well you just might

find, you get what you need…

Words and music by mick Jagger and Keith richards.

DAvID J. bIlInSKY PRAcTicE TALK


Life’s Short – Get a DivorceMarketing tips for insane lawyers (or those just wanting to get on TV)

Some time in 2007, an enterprising business in Chicago erected a bill-board in a prominent part

of the city that I must describe in prurient detail. On the left side was a photograph of a provocatively undressed woman, sitting on a bed, leaning toward the camera adver-tising her thong, her skimpy black lingerie, and her immodestly dis-played breasts, which may or may not have been enhanced by digital software, surgery or my memory. Of note was that you could not see her face. It was a torso only shot, but it was quite a torso.

In the event BarTalk gets scads of complaint letters about the last paragraph, I must give equal offence to the right side of the billboard. It was a pho-tograph of a man, (perhaps the zeitgeist counterpart of the woman described above). He was muscular, buff, ribbed, potentially enhanced and similarly headless; it also being a torso only shot.

I suppose if they were selling fitness classes, exer-cise bicycles, lingerie, plastic surgery, towels, Viagra or condoms, there wouldn’t have been the brouhaha that there was. But in between the lusty and busty images was the ad’s pitch. They were selling legal services. The ad read: LIFE’S SHORT – GET A DIVORCE. The stunt got the firm on every TV screen in the U.S.

The billboard came down after the partners got enough media exposure to get make them “celebri-ties,” which, being the United States, is probably what they wanted in the first place. One partner, who it turns out was the lurid female torso in the billboard, will apparently do a nude photo shoot for Playboy this year, giving a whole new meaning to cross-marketing your firm amid stiff competition, exploiting your best assets and other limp clichés.

I say we could all learn from this bold marketing initiative and abandon silly umbrellas, hats and golf balls with our logos on them. They’re so small town cheap! So here are some tips of mine to help your firm get on TV! Remember, no publicity is bad publicity!

On roads near funeral homes, your firm could put up this bill-board: “Disinherited? Ask about the Wills Variation Act.” Or near hos-pitals, your billboard could read: “Wrong diagnosis? We sue doctors!” Or, for truly creative marketers, after unsuccessful operations, you

could offer to put the same slogan on the most under-used advertising space in the world: coffins! That will definitely get you on TV. Or disbarred (Or both)!

A little risk averse? OK, you could emulate the suc-cessful “Junk” franchises and surreptitiously slap your firm logo (and a catchy 1-800 number) on telephone poles and strategically parked trucks: 1-800-SUE-ANYONE. Too crass? OK, how about supporting kids’ sports teams by requiring this slogan to go on the back of hockey and lacrosse jerseys with your logo: “Bad Call? We sue referees and the parents of goons.”

Over the top? OK, be that way. Simply use me in your marketing endeavours. Having just bought a new sailboat, I’ll let you place your logo all over the nice new sails you buy for me in time for the Vic-Maui race. Pay me boatloads more money and I’ll rename the boat after your firm!

Want to promote the “shark” theme to adver-tise your litigators? OK, I’ll make sure my wetsuit prominently features your firm logo the next time I go shark diving, just like a European soccer player’s jersey. Of course, you’ll have to pay me loads of money to do it, because it’s very dangerous.

Not as dangerous as this advice though. BT

Tony Wilson has written for the Globe and mail, macleans and Canadian lawyer. He hopes he hasn’t “Jumped the Shark” by using this picture twice in one year.

NOThiNG OFFiciAL TonY WIlSon


Easier to Access, Easier to Use

You are invited to visit the redesigned CBABC website at cba.org/bc. We are working to bring

members better online access to ser-vices, tools and resources. Our new design features seven main catego-ries: Membership, CBA Initiatives, Professional Development, CBA Publications, Practice Resources, Public/Media and About. Here is a brief introduction to each category.

mEmBERShiPDiscover the many benefits of CBA membership and learn about the CBA Preferred Supplier Network and “Special Programs” such as the Birth/Adoption Benefit Program, Waiver of Dues Program, Members’ Special Circumstances Fund and monthly payments. This area provides fees and eligibility information with links to join the CBA, membership renewal and how to update your member profile online.

cBA iNiTiATivESThe CBA promotes the interests of its members on a number of fronts within the legal community and at large. Visit this area to learn about the CBA’s advocacy role and its submissions to government. Information on public awareness campaigns, the volunteer reg-istry, Lawyer Referral Service and agreements with international bar associations is available online.

PROFESSiONAL DEvELOPmENTThe CBABC offers its members a full range of profes-sional development opportunities that provide a valu-able skills-improvement forum and an opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues and Bar leaders from across Canada. CBA National CLE Conferences are now even more convenient thanks to our live, online CLE sessions. Find information on Sections, the Women

Lawyers Forum and the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association here.

PRAcTicE RESOURcESVisit this section for information on the Articles Registry, Practice Advisory Panel listings, the Member Dispute Resolution Service, infor-mation kits and standard forms, legal careers and more.

cBA PUBLicATiONSSearch our archives for BarTalk, Branch Annual Reports, min-utes of Executive Committee and Provincial Council meet-ings, Legislative Update and cur-rent issues in legislation and law

reform. Members have free access to Section Papers and the lawyers’ portion of the online directory at bccbadirectory.org.

PUBLic/mEDiAThis section provides information on CBABC pro-grams, including Dial-A-Law, the Lawyer Referral Service and Law Week. The Media Contact Guide, an archive of CBABC news releases and a list of CBA and CBABC awards are available in Public/Media.

ABOUTIn About you will find Branch contact information, CBABC bylaws, a list of CBABC committees, the CBA privacy policy and frequently asked questions.

SiTE DU JOUR CBA Law Week: bclawweek.org

Patricia Jordan is the CbAbC Web manager. She welcomes your comments, questions and suggestions. Tel: 604-646-7861 e-mail: [email protected]

PATrICIA JorDAn ON ThE WEB

For information on the Articles Registry see page 27.

Visit the site for information about Law Week 2008 events that were held

throughout British Columbia. BT

Site du Jour


SEcTiONS

cORPORATE cOUNSEL mEETiNG: may 6, 2008SPEAKER: John leckie, Gowling lafleur Henderson llPTOPic: What’s the deal with the skill-testing question? (and other common Advertising and Promotions law questions)John Leckie, a highly recommended practititioner in the area of Advertising and Promotions Law, recog-nized in The Best Lawyers in Canada, and a partner in the Intellectual Property Group of Gowling Lafleur Henderson’s Vancouver office delivered an informa-tive PowerPoint presentation on the regulations and common issues of Advertising and Promotions Law. He discussed the federal and provincial legislation governing advertising including false and misleading advertising, comparative and price advertising, con-tests and promotions, as well as online promotions, user-generated content and regional considerations. Mr. Leckie provided examples from the case law of the potential pitfalls in executing an advertising campaign or promotional contest. A lively discussion ensued after the enlightening presentation.

cRimiNAL JUSTicE – vANcOUvER mEETiNG: June 26, 2008 SPEAKER: Hersh Wolch, QC TOPic: Compensation for the Wrongfully Convicted

Eighty members in attendance at the Section’s AGM were treated to a humorous and thought provoking talk by Hersh Wolch, QC who was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1962 and has become a leader in the field of representing wrongfully convicted individuals ever since. He was the only counsel to actually conduct a trial before the Supreme Court of Canada in the David Milgaard case. Mr. Wolch dealt with the thorny issues that occur in the aftermath of a wrongful conviction. He pointed out that law enforcement personnel and the prosecution looks for “after the fact” justifications for their mistakes and refuse to deal with the wrongs that have been committed by them. He said there are only two ways to obtain compensation for the wrongfully convicted: a negotiated settlement and an action in tort. He prefers the negotiated settlement over the action given the difficult issues in proving one’s actual innocence required in an action.

Section Update Keep your practice current

The following are brief summaries of several recent Section meetings held throughout the province. More detailed information and available minutes from the Section meetings are accessible online at www.cba.org/bc in Sections and Groups, for enrolled CBA members.

iNSURANcE LAW mEETiNG: June 19, 2008 SPEAKERS: Tony Saunders, mr. Justice Christopher Hinkson, Chief Justice lance Finch TOPic: Insurance law Section lawyer of the Year Dinner and roast, and AGm

Two long-time contributors to the Section and B.C. insurance law in general were honoured at this AGM dinner meeting. Donald Yule, QC and Gordon Hilliker, QC were chosen Insurance Law Section Lawyers of the Year and were treated to hilarious roasts by Tony Saunders and Justice Christopher Hinkson, respectively. Chief Justice Lance Finch presented the awards, adding a few more serious and humorous remarks.

From the reception of approximately 150 attendees including friends and family members of the honourees, judges, lawyers and insurance industry representatives, it was obvious that Mr. Yule and Mr. Hilliker were extremely well deserving of their awards. Concluding the evening festivities, the Section Executive elected a new Secretary, Dana Romanick and thanked retiring Chair, Stacey Boothman, for increasing interest and attendance in the Insurance Law Section events over recent years.

From left to right: Donald Yule, QC, Gordon Hilliker, QC, Chief Justice lance Finch and mr. Justice Christopher Hinkson


POvERTY LAW mEETiNG: April 24, 2008 SPEAKER: The Honourable Judge Thomas J. Gove TOPic: Downtown Community Court Initiative

Judge Gove provided a background on the project and creation of Vancouver’s Downtown Community Court (DCC) scheduled to open July 2, 2008 behind the Provincial Court at 222 Main Street. The Downtown Community Court, which is on a three year evaluation contract, will be the intake court for a broad range of less serious offences relating to summary proceedings, such as theft, car break-ins, assaults and drug possession, that are committed in the geographic area defined as the downtown peninsula west of Clark Drive and north of Great Northern Way and False Creek. Such offences account for about 70 per cent of the crime in the area and involve about 1,500 accused a year. The goal is to have these accused appear in court within several days of the date of the offence and have cases resolved within the first or second appearance.

A discussion period followed Judge Gove’s informa-tive and interesting presentation.

YOUNG LAWYERS – OKANAGAN mEETiNG: April 9, 2008 SPEAKER: master barbara m. Young, Supreme Court of b.C. TOPic: Surviving the First Ten Years in the Practice of law

This well-attended meeting in Kelowna featured Master Young, who outlined tips and provided insight into surviving the first ten years in the practice of law. Some of her many useful suggestions included the following: set goals and review them on a regular basis; get a mentor and be a mentor; maintain a broad practice base for as long as you can; talk about your files with other lawyers early and often; and negotiate fairly for your clients and for yourself. Master Young also encouraged getting involved with legal organizations such as the CBA or the Trial Lawyers Association. At this meeting, Executive elections also took place, and four young lawyers volunteered to serve as officers for next year. BT

“I find Section involvement to be

an invaluable part of the practice of law. not

only do I learn about recent developments in the law and

practice points, the collegiality and camaraderie that develops

between counsel greatly increases the satisfaction I have in my practice.”

“only in Section meetings do you have an opportunity to run ideas and questions by your colleagues in person in an informal setting, whether individually or in a group. Part of learning is benefiting from others’ experiences in the same field as you.”

Carmen rogers,

Criminal Justice victoria

Co-Chair 07/08

robert lesperence, environmental law Co-Chair 07/08

Charlotte Soloman,

Civil litigation vancouver

Island Chair 07/08

David Halkett, Family law Westminister Chair 07/08

“I can say, without reservation, that attending Section meetings enhances

professional development. not only do they provide valuable insight into recent

case law, amendments to legislation and environmental trends, but

Section meetings provide a forum for environmental lawyers to exchange ideas and discuss

key topics that concern their practice.”

“As Crown Counsel, the Sections are important to me as I practise only criminal law. Although the Crown provides many internal training opportunities, I think the opportunity to learn together with defence counsel and to hear their point of view allows me to maintain a more balanced perspective and to do my job better.”

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Lawyer Referral Service enables the public to consult with a lawyer for up to 30 minutes for a fee of $25. After the consultation, the fees to be charged are strictly between the lawyer and the client. The lawyer is not obliged to accept the applicant’s case and the applicant is under no obligation to retain the lawyer. The Lawyer Referral Service is open to CBABC members and non-members.

The names of geographically registered lawyers circulate on our system in rotation, through each of the anels (areas of law) in which they are listed.

category of law required, provides the appropriate lawyer’s name and

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r Referral Service; this is to let the lawyer know that he or she is only to charge this minimal fee.

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The Lawyer Referral operator receives a telephone call from a member of the public and after screening to determine the

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advises as follows: 1. it is the applicant’s responsibility to make the appointment; 2. the lawyer will charge $25 for up to the first 30 minutes o

fees are strictly between the lawyer and the applicant; 3. when the applicant calls the lawyer to make the appointment, the applicant should advise that the

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BenefitsMany lawyers registered in the Lawyer Referral Service as a public service, and have few expectations withrespect to gaining clients. Others find the Service a good source of client rmotivation, we encourage you to get involved in this worthwhile program.

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2008 GOLF TOURNAmENT

The 12th Annual Canadian bar Association/vancouver bar Association Golf Tournament held on June 19, 2008 was a tremendous success raising more than $12,000 in support of the law Students Awards Funds.

After many bogies, pars and an eagle or two, golfers headed for the “19th Hole” for a fabulous buffet dinner and slide show featuring all the participants. The winning teams are listed below:

*See photos on page 20

Winning Team with a score of -10 was:

• Brad Martyniuk• Chris Martin• James Gopaulsingh

Most Honest Golfers were the team of:

• Kimberly Burns• Jessica Sisk Roehle• Lisa Trienis• Helene Wheeler

Thank you to the sponsor of the Hole in one Contest: Dorsey & Whitney llP.

The CbAbC and the vbA thank our Hole sponsors, who provided many bonuses for golfers as they made their way around the course. With chances to win a bmW, a motorcycle and other giveaways and games, players had a great time. Hole sponsors were:

• Benwell-Atkins Ltd.• The Counsel Network• Dye & Durham• Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver• ProGroup Sales and Leasing• Stewart Title• ZSA

Golf ball Sponsor: business in vancouver

maple leaf supplied a complimentary barbeque for golfers as they approached the 2nd hole.

Individual winners were:

• Lady’s Closest to the Pin: Barbara Collins• Men’s Closest to the Pin: David Ebert• Lady’s Longest Drive: Cathy McCrae• Men’s Longest Drive: Ron Pelletier• Marshmallow Drive: Ron Pelletier• 50/50 Draw: David Sully

A Silent Auction was held during the dinner and prizes that included weekend getaways, golf equipment, and gift certificates were kindly donated by the following sponsors:

Two golfers sank a putt in the annual putting contest, with one ball teetering on the edge of the cup. The winners:

• Tied for first: Timothy Delaney and Daniel nugent• Third place: Michael Dunn

Sponsorship Support

• Blue Monkey Baby Emporium• Canadian Springs Water Co.• Cherry Point Wineries• Coast Bastion Inn• Comfort Inn• Continuing Legal Education Society of b.C.• Delta Sun Peaks Resort• Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel• Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe resort & Spa• Fairmont Chateau Whistler

• Fairwinds Community & Resort• Georgian Court Hotel• Granville Entertainment Group• Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites

• Heenan Blaikie LLP• Helijet• Hyatt Regency Hotel

• Manning Elliott Chartered Accountants• Marriott Vancouver Airport• Metropolitan Hotel• Opus Hotel• Pacific National Exhibition• Park’N Fly• Premier Envelopes• Rosedale on Robson Street• Sequoia Company of restaurants• Sutton Place Hotel

• Tigh-Na-Mara Resort• TPH The Printing House Ltd.• University Golf Club• Wedgewood Hotel

• William Tell Restaurant• YoungPro Promotions• Hyatt Regency Hotel

Thank you for all your support. We will see you next year!


victoria Battle of the Bar Bands – march 5, 2008The Third Annual Victoria Battle of the Bar Bands unfolded at “Element” nightclub in the basement of the Strathcona Hotel on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Initiated as a fund-raiser for the CBA (BC) Benevolent Society and its most useful work, this year’s event rep-resented a great leap forward with a larger venue, an increasingly experienced organizing committee and a diverse group of five bands that sprung from Victoria, Nanaimo and the Lower Mainland.

God’s gift to a microphone, Bill Murphy-Dyson, once again played host to a jolly crowd of more than 300 rock n’ rollers. Lawyers, spouses or partners of lawyers, legal support staff and an eclec-tic number of groupies, roadies and family friends hopped and bopped to the sounds of:

• Victoria veteran bands, the Reverbs, Blind Elmo and the Witness;

• Our Vancouver House Band, the Singletones; and

• Nanaimo’s Shed, a group of eight first timers who drove south in a Bentley and displayed an astonishing range of facial hair.

The expert use of the trusty Applause O’ Metre by family law jousters Eugene Raponi and the afore-mentioned Barrister Bill Murphy-Dyson led to a well-deserved victory by the Witness whose mem-bers are: Mike Frey (lead guitar and vocals), John Coupar (keyboards and back-up vocals), Mark Slay (drums) and Ted Evans (bass). It was a gutsy win, given that vocalist Mike Frey arrived suffering from laryngitis and in tears. Other bands suspected Frey was faking the symptoms as a psychological ploy to lull his competitors into a false sense of security and to play on the sympathy of the crowd.

Other memorable moments included Rockin’ Robbie Sheffman trying on a Van Morrison tune dressed in a maroon leisure suit and unidentified members of defending champs, Blind Elmo, taking wild swings at each other during their fourth num-ber. You gotta love rock n’ roll.

This year’s event more than doubled the take of previous year’s battles with a total going to the Benevolent Society of more than $12,000!

vancouver Battle of the Bar Bands – June 13, 2008The Seventh Annual Vancouver Battle of the Bar Bands took place at the Commodore Ballroom on Friday, June 13, 2008. This year’s battle proved to be the most successful to date, both in terms of fundraising for the CBA (BC) Benevolent Society and in terms of entertainment value. Eight highly competitive bands: Blind Elmo, The Disclaimers, Molten Canadian, No

Reply, The Noted Uppers, Still Living at Home, The Suits and Twisted Solicitor all competed for the coveted ZSA Cup for the best band.

From its inception, the event has been characterized by a good natured tongue-in-cheek, albeit competitive, rival-ry between the bands all vying for rock n’ roll supremacy. This year was no exception as the

performances from all bands were exceptional. The panel of judges consisting of Justices Jon Sigurdson, Lynn Smith and Mary Humphries, together with Ralston S. Alexander, QC had an incredibly difficult task in determining the winners.

This year’s winner was The Disclaimers, a perennial crowd favourite, comprised of Pat Haberl, Andre Beaulieu, Lindsay Goldberg, Mike Varabioff, Pat Madaisky, Gord Rogers, Mike Taylor, Bill Pazlawski and Dave Ronald. The band has evolved considerably over the years. Originally a gritty hard rocking three piece band, it is now a polished nine piece ensemble with horns. Led by vocalist/guitarist Pat Haberl, the band delivered a great high energy set that clearly put the band in the winner’s circle.

Second place this year went to Twisted Solicitor. They delivered a great dance-oriented set and in particular, vocalist Scott Smythe did a great job on Rio and vocalist Sarah-Jane Bird shone on the Rehab song – her ability to nail the song being the only thing she shares in common with Amy Winehouse.

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Third place went to the The Noted Uppers. Fronted by the always entertaining David Hay, this band consists of fourteen musicians, including a horn section and four black-clad female back-up vocalists. This band gets more slick and polished with each passing year. They also bring perhaps the most eclec-tic choice of songs and David Hay’s showmanship is something to behold. The Noted Uppers are always a treat to watch and always one of the highlights of the Battle of the Bar Bands.

This year’s event raised in excess of $80,000 for the CBA (BC) Benevolent Society. The Society is deeply grateful for the efforts of all the bands, both in terms of their musical talents and also in terms of the great efforts they make to sell tickets and to secure sponsorships. Tickets sold out three weeks prior to the date of the event.

Plans are afoot for next year’s 8th Annual Battle of the Bar Bands which will no doubt be taking place on a hot and humid evening in June 2009.

cBA (Bc) Benevolent Society“I underwent four intense rounds of chemotherapy as an in patient and my treatments concluded with an intense 3-day bout of total body irradiation, followed by a stem cell trans-plant…these days I am feeling pretty well, all things con-sidered, and the cancer shows no signs of coming back…I am not sure how we can ever sufficiently thank all of you for your generosity…your gift helped us immensely.”

Formed in 1997, the Society provides financial assistance to lawyers and their families who have suf-fered a disabling illness or injury. The circumstances are always tragic, and are among the most dire one might ever encounter.

The Society’s capital fund was provided by the members of the B.C. bar who contributed $100 each in 1997 and 1998. The interest from the Society’s capital fund which provides grants and loans is not sufficient to fund growing requests for assistance and the Society has sought to raise additional funds to meet those needs.

The Annual Battle of the Bar Bands has been by far the most successful fund raising event for the Society. Held in Vancouver for the past seven years and in Victoria for the past three years, these events have raised thousands of dollars for the Society. The enthusiasm from these events is catching on as Nanaimo will host its first Annual Battle of the Bar Bands on October 4, 2008.

It is significant that there have been no paid staff running the Society and the Directors devote their time on a voluntary basis. To date the Society has provided thousands of dollars of benevolence to our colleagues and their families. It is all about lawyers helping lawyers. BT

For the full article details, including special thanks to all who organized, participated and sponsored these events, go to www.cba.org/bc/bartalk_06_10/08_08/events.aspx.

mark October 4, 2008 in Your calendarSaturday night, october 4, 2008, at The Queen’s, nanaimo’s premiere venue for live entertainment. nanaimo’s first annual battle of the bar bands, will be presented by the nanaimo County bar Association in conjunction with the CbA. All proceeds will go to the CbA (bC) benevolent Society.

be sure to mark this one in your calendar. Partners in firms should consider purchasing tickets for their lawyers and staff as this is sure to be one of the most talked about social legal functions of the year. Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a pack of 10.

bands should have at least two or more lawyers as members and entry is open to all b.C. lawyer bar bands. Deadline for entering a band is September 12, 2008. Contact Clint Sadlemyer at [email protected] for information on entering your band and menaka at [email protected] for tickets.

The Queen’s in nanaimo


Law courts Education Society of B.c. Assesses Social Studies curriculum in B.c.

The Law Courts Education Society of B.C. is conducting a project called B.C.

Law and Citizenship Curriculum Assessment in order to examine strategies to ensure that all students graduate from secondary school with the skills and knowledge nec-essary to be active citizens.

The project is being guided by an Advisory Committee that incl-udes Caroline Nevin, Executive Director of CBABC. Also on the committee are people from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Attorney General, Ministry of Commun-ity Services, BCTF, B.C. Social Studies Teachers’ Association, B.C. Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association, Provincial Court of B.C., B.C. Civil Lib- erties Association, Local Government Leadership Academy and the District of West Vancouver. With all this expertise, the Law Courts Education Society of B.C. is in the process of developing some important recommendations for improving the existing social studies curriculum in the areas of law and citizenship.

WhAT ARE WE TEAchiNG OUR STUDENTS ABOUT LAW AND ciTizENShiP?Last year’s Ministry of Education Social Studies Curriculum Needs Assessment (Grades 8 to 12) discuss-es issues that need to be addressed concerning law and especially citizenship in the current curriculum (see Executive Summary at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/reports/). On the upside:

“The focus on citizenship education…as the central goal of the social studies curriculum is appro-priate and should continue.” (p.2)

“There is a growing trend toward the use of com-munity engagement and active citizenship projects to take social studies learning beyond the classroom

and connect school with students’ lives.” (p. 3)

However:“Many students find social

studies boring and do not see the relevance of course content to their own lives. This perception may negatively affect their attitudes toward historical inquiry, govern-ment processes and involvement as engaged citizens in society.” (p. 3)

“Fewer than a quarter (22 per cent) of educators feel that stu-dents have ample opportunity in

required social studies courses to practise active citi-zenship, and many feel that the curriculum does not adequately help students feel connected to Canadian politics or develop the attitudes and abilities to be active participants in a democratic society.” (p. 4)

WhY ARE B.c. STUDENTS NOT GRADUATiNG WiTh ThE REQUiSiTE KNOWLEDGE TO BE iNFORmED ciTizENS?In the current system students are required to take Social Studies K through 10. In order to graduate, each student must take one of Social Studies 11, Civic Studies 11, or B.C. First Nations Studies 12. These courses as they exist do contain some elements of law and citizen-ship, but in themselves do not cover enough to enable students to become informed citizens. Through this project the Law Courts Education Society of B.C. will be inserting content to ensure that all students, regard-less of which of the three courses they take, will gain the knowledge required to be active citizens.

Revised curriculum materials will be ready for feedback from interested parties by fall 2008 through the project website (www.bccitizenship.ca). Also, the B.C. Social Studies Teachers’ Association fall conference (October 24, 2008) will include a workshop on the project.

For additional information, please contact the project manager at [email protected]. BT

left to right: lisa nakamura, ministry of Attorney General; raquel Chin, b.C. Social Studies Teachers’ Association; Gene Jamieson, Provincial Court of b.C.; Allison Habkirk, local Government leadership Academy

GUEST Anne mArIe GooDFelloW


Balancing the Scales of Work-Life

B.C.’s Prosecution Service made his-tory on June 27th when the Canadian

Bar Association B.C. Branch presented the Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General with the CBABC’s first-ever Work-Life Balance Award.

Attorney General Wally Oppal presented the award to prosecution service head Assistant Deputy Attorney General Robert W. Gillen, QC. Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Sindi Hawkins also attended the event.

The award, sponsored by Corporate Occupa-tional Solutions Inc., recognizes the leadership and commitment of an organization in the legal community to work-life balance in the practice of law. President, Antonio Zivanovic commended the CBABC for its leadership on this issue.

Presenting the award, Attorney General Oppal praised the CBABC for its vision of work-life bal-ance and underscored the importance of acknowl-edging that illnesses and setbacks should awaken us to balance life at work and life outside work for optimal health.

Others nominated for this year’s award were: David Hobbs; Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation; The CLE Society; Gourlay Spencer Wade; Murphy Batista; and Boughton Law Corporation. Members of the Criminal Justice Branch’s Health and Wellness Committee, representatives of the other nominees, Interlock, Benchers of the Law Society of B.C., and the Women Lawyers Forum were in attendance.

The high quality of the nominees was impressive by any standard:

• Dave Hobbs was recognized for his ironman adventure and volunteer work;

• Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corp-oration was noted for its com-mitment to flexible benefits;

• Gourlay Spencer Wade’s nomination highlighted a commitment to volunteer-ism, physical fitness and building community both inside and outside the firm;

• Boughton Law Corporation was noteworthy for its Guid-

ing Principle related to a balanced lifestyle and for striving to create a family-friendly law firm;

• Murphy Batista’s nomination was impressive in that it successfully implemented a complete-ly digital practice; and

• CLE’s nomination highlighted the strengths of responding to the needs of each individual employee in a respectful and personal manner.

The CJB nomination distinguished itself on a number of levels. The far reaching commitment from an organizational perspective to building a work-life balance culture that retains and attracts employees was evident.

Inherent in the CJB business plan was a broad-based wellness commitment. Flexible work arrange-ments, a comprehensive Internet wellness site provided by Interlock, and ongoing professional development related to resiliency were highlights.

“We are sending a message to our Branch mem-bers that it is more than just acceptable and right to take care of themselves and their families; it is essential for their well-being and the success and resiliency of our organization as we deliver a vital service to the public of British Columbia,” said ADAG Robert Gillen.

A representative from the CJB, Terry Schultes, QC Regional Crown Counsel, will be speaking on the issue of Resiliency at the upcoming CBABC Work-Life Retreat in Penticton, B.C., October 3, 2008. BT

left to right: Antonio Zivanovic (President of Corporate occupational Solutions Inc.); Assistant Deputy Attorney General r.W.G. (bob) Gillen, QC; Attorney General Wally oppal, QC; and Catherine A. Sas, QC (Chair of the Work-life balance Committee)

WorK-lIFe bAlAnCe CommITTee GUEST


BarTalk, Brevity and a B.c. Focus BarTalk Readers’ Survey kick-starts positive change

PREFAcE:A Spanish proverb says that everything must change so that it remains as it is. For BarTalk it means to ensure that it remains relevant and useful for its primary audi-ence, the more than 10,000 lawyers and interested law students in British Columbia who receive our publica-tion six times a year free of charge. In this spirit, the BarTalk Editorial Committee is undertaking a thorough evaluation of the magazine’s content, design and deliv-ery methods. An online reader survey kick-started the process this past February, seeking your views and feed-back as an essential building block for future change.

A link to the nine-question survey was sent out on four suc-cessive occasions via the weekly CBABC News & Jobs e-mail to the CBA members in British Columbia. One hundred and forty seven respondents com-pleted the survey and were entered in a prize draw for an iPod Nano. As announced in the June 2008 issue of BarTalk (p. 30), the winner was Georgeann Glover, Corporate Counsel with Associated Building Credits Ltd.

SURvEY RESULTSThe survey results indicate that BarTalk is both highly rated and considered relevant to readers’ legal practices.

Ninety six per cent of survey respondents rate BarTalk as “Good” (32.65%), “Very Good” (50.34%) or “Excellent” (13.61%). No respondents rated BarTalk as “Poor.” 70.75% of survey respondent’s indicated that BarTalk was either “Very Relevant” or “Relevant” to their practice, 24% higher than any of the other legal publications rated (The Advocate 46.26%, The Lawyers Weekly 44.22%, The National 35.37%, Legal Matters-Business in Vancouver 22.45%, The Verdict 19.75%).

From the readers’ perspective, what sets BarTalk apart from other legal publications is its B.C. focus (42 responses) and its brevity (19 responses).

Most read items in BarTalk are The “Cover Story” (53.06%), “Practice Talk” (48.98%) and “Bar Moves” (48.3%).

These results mirror the 2007/2008 statisti-cal information available for visits to the BarTalk online archive on the CBABC website www.cba.org/bc/CBA_Publications/bartalk/bartalk_index.aspx.The archive makes most BarTalk articles pub-lished between 1998 and today accessible to the general public.

Practice Advice columns where highly sought after online, including the articles “Standard Contract

of Purchase & Sale” (2004 – 1843 views), ”What should your client agree to” (2002 – 1,263 views) and “Ten Common Sense Financial Tips” (2006 – 975).” Many online viewers downloaded various BarTalk cover stories including the arti-cle “Bill 33” that lead off the June 2007 issue and was viewed on 534 occasions.

READER SUGGESTiONS FOR imPROvEmENTNaturally, there is room for improvement. Our readers’ had a wealth of suggestions

on how we could update the publication, such as improving the desktop publishing/format to make it more “exciting looking.” 12 respondents indi-cated that BarTalk’s design was their least favourite aspect of the publication with advertising inserts coming in second. In terms of substance, the survey invited participants to list topics or features they would like to see in future issues. With 26 responses, “Practice Tips” received the most requests. In addi-tion, member profiles, CLE, technology issues and “Work Life Balance” are on our readers’ wish list. There were also more critical voices. One respondent commented: “BarTalk is too staid. Its content needs

FEATURE bArTAlK SurveY reSulTS

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“one respondent commented that barTalk is most valuable for its b.C. focus, which sets it apart

from national publications such as the CbA national

magazine and the lawyer’s Weekly. The focus on

practice issues (as opposed to reports on cases) also

sets it apart from other law-related publications.”


ACTS In ForCe LEGiSLATivE UPDATE

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every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided to you in this article but the information should not be relied upon. lawyers should refer to the specific legislative or regulatory provision. You will see a reference in some cases to the number of the bill when it was introduced in the House. This number may be different from the chapter number of the new Act which is quoted after the title of the Act and which is the proper citation for the Act. The bill number has been given to make it easier for you to note up the bills you may have in your library.

AcTS iN FORcE

ATTORNEY GENERAL STATUTES AmENDmENT AcT, 2007, S.B.c. 2007, c. 14 (BiLL 33)

Sections 13, 48, 49 and 51(a) are in force June 6, 2008

FiRST NATiONS EDUcATiON AcT, S.B.c. 2007, c. 40 (BiLL 46)

Act is in force May 16, 2008

cURRENT FROm mAY 3 TO JUNE 29, 2008legislative update is provided as part of the CbAbC legislative and law reform program. It is a service funded by CbA membership fees, and is, therefore, provided as a benefit of CbA membership. The full version of legislative update is now only published online and available to CbA members exclusively at www.cba.org/bc.

LABOUR AND ciTizENS’ SERvicES STATUTES AmENDmENT AcT, 2008, S.B.c. 2008, c. 12 (BiLL 13)

Sections 1, 3, 4, 6, 26 to 30 and 32 are in force June 6, 2008

LOcAL GOvERNmENT STATUTES AmENDmENT AcT, 2008, S.B.c. 2008, c. 5 (BiLL 7)

Section 90 is in force June 6, 2008

to be punchier with more material relevant to day to day practice. The same old boring articles by the same people do not cut it. It could be much better were it not so bound by its formulae. It should be more alive.”

chANGES ON ThE WAY!The survey results, independent feedback from our readers’ and contributors as well as the statistical information from the CBABC website have gener-ated lively and productive discussions and produced the first changes to BarTalk. Beginning this issue, articles will generally be one page in length. The National News section, now located at the back of each issue, will be reduced in scope to make more room for B.C. topics. And the popular “BarMoves” section will receive more prominence. More changes can be expected over the coming months. At the

request of the BarTalk Editorial Committee, CBABC staff will pursue the redesign of the magazine with the goal to present a new look by the end of the new fiscal year.

As previously stated statistics attest, the publica-tion’s web based version enjoys significant popularity with readers. Enhancing the ease of which BarTalk can be accessed online will be high priority in the coming months.

We are committed to ensuring that this publica-tion remains a useful and valuable tool for CBABC members. If you have any suggestions for how we can improve BarTalk, please contact the BarTalk Editor, Senior Editor or any of the Editorial Board. BT

Overcome Procrastinationuuu most of us have uttered the words, “I work best under pressure,” as we rationalize our tendency to put off a task until the last hour or “pull another all nighter.” but procrastination can cause unnecessary pressure and anxiety. Remember to: Avoid the commitment trap – we often procrastinate because we can’t say no, taking on more than we can handle. “It’s always easier to fill your schedule than to fulfill it.”

Health & Wellness TIP

courtesy of interlock 1-800-663-9099


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Technology Tip from Dave Bilinsky’s Award-Winning Blog: (www.thoughtfullaw.com):

I get calls all the time from lawyers whose computers have slowed to a crawl. Chances are, your once-zippy computer has been infected by something nasty. It is probably faster to simply reformat the hard drive and start all over. So how do you do this?

First: back up your data; Second: make a list of all the applications you have on the computer; Third: ensure that you have the installation disks for all the applications – including the operating system – together with the requisite software keys and/or usernames and passwords; Fourth: copy necessary drivers for your scanner, printer etc to a flash drive; Fifth: take a deep breath and reinitialize the hard drive; Sixth: install the operating system and your security software (firewall, anti-virus, anti-malware and anti-spyware) and install the latest signatures, updates and patches; Seventh: install all your applications and drivers; and Eighth: run a security scan on the external hard drive on which you copied your documents, photos etc and once it is “clean,” copy over your documents, photos etc.

To view the abridged version of the full article go to www.thoughtfullaw.com/category/technology/

DAVE'S TECH TIP

Above: Winning Team at the CbAbC 2008 Golf Tournament. left to right: brad martyniuk, James Gopaulsingh and Christopher martin; all from the firm, lindsay Kenney llP.

Below: Anjili I bahadoorsingh, Heenan blaikie

Above: Highest bidder of two nights at the Pan Pacific luxury suite is (left) brian rudy, Synergy business lawyers presented by Kevin oakes, Director of Sales, Pan Pacific vancouver.

Below – from left to right: brian K. evans, micah Clark, Dawne Tiller and CbAbC Past President Frits verhoeven, QC.

2008 Golf Tournament Photos


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Dunsmuir and B.c.’s Administrative Tribunals Act The ministry of Attorney General is interested in your comments on implica-tions for b.C. of Dunsmuir v. new brunswick, 2008 SCC 9, which transformed the common law on standards for review. The Supreme Court of Canada, conclud-ing the common law added to the complexity, costs and expense of judicial review – typically with no discern-ible predictability of out-come – reduced the three standards to two. b.C. has already addressed this ruling through the Administrative Tribunals Act by codifying the standard applicable to various tribunal decisions. Comments can be sent to the administrative justice office through the feedback option at: www.gov.bc.ca/ajo/.

catch The Spirit of San Diego now by making a deposit to secure your attendance at the conference.

You can pay a deposit of $200 now and pay the additional balance of the early bird registration fee of $600 (total of $800) by September 30, 2008. by paying the deposit, you will ensure that you do not miss out on this limited registration event.

For details on how to register with a $200 deposit, call Jennifer Weber at the CbAbC office at 604-687-3404 and register today! be sure to look for the enclosed brochure for the conference agenda and registration details in this issue of barTalk.

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We’re looking forward to seeing you in San Diego!

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Let us know!If you have changed firms, addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone/fax numbers, you need to let us know. e-mail us at [email protected], phone 604-687-3404 or fax 604-669-9601 or contact us toll-free (phone 1-888-687-3404, fax 1-877-669-9601).

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KUDOS | cALENDAR

August 6 Lawyers Assistance Program Workshop: Advanced Communication Skills

August 13 Lawyers Assistance Program Workshop: Advanced Communication Skills

August 17-19 CBA Canadian Legal Conference & Expo 2008 (Quebec City)

September 18-19 2nd National Pro Bono Conference (Vancouver)

September 24 Fraser Valley Bar Association Special Event

Kudos to Kenneth ArmstrongKenneth Armstrong, CbAbC Westminster County elected member, was named to the little league b.C. Honour roll at the opening ceremonies of the 9/10 year old all-star tournament for District one. The award commends Ken’s contributions as a coach, umpire and coordinator of little league baseball since 1996 in the little mountain community and beyond.

victoria AGm and Grocery Bag Blitz AwardThe Young lawyers Section in victoria had its AGm at the rooftop beach volleyball courts in downtown victoria. Despite the less-than-stellar weather, there was a good turnout. In the prior month, victoria law firms participated in the second “Grocery bag blitz” and a plaque was awarded to the staff of the ministry of the Attorney General in victoria for collecting the most donations. In all the event produced more than $8,000 in cash and food for the mustard Seed food bank. The plaque was accepted by Darcie Suntjens (who was also elected as the new Co-Chair of the Section). Thanks to the victoria bar Association and to the victoria legal Secretary Association for their help in promoting the event.

The Young lawyers victoria Section executive would like to thank Peter Ameerali for his work as Co-Chair this past year. His efforts will definitely be missed.

Kenneth Armstrong named little league b.C. Honour roll

Darcie Suntjens (right) receives the Grocery bag blitz Award


Silent Auction Success!The Silent Auction at the recent National

Aboriginal Day raised more than $2,000 toward the newly launched Aboriginal Law Student Scholarship Trust Fund. This event represents a successful part-nership between the Department of Justice (DOJ) Aboriginal Law Section and the UBC First Nations Law Students Association.

Plans are under way to hold a big-ger and better event next year, including plans to make it a Cyber Auction. Please forward your suggestions and comments for an even more successful National Aboriginal Day event next year.

NATiONAL NEWS

Bill S-209 Would Not Protect childrenThe CBA has urged Parliament not to pass Bill S-209, Criminal Code amend-ments (protection of children), saying it will not further protect children. Bill S-209 would repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code, which provides a defence to parents, teachers and like individuals to use force to correct a pupil or child. The Supreme Court of Canada has said that the defence applies only to minor corrective force of a transitory and trifling nature. Removing the defence would not help to reduce child abuse or exploitation. Greg DelBigio of Vancouver, Chair of the CBA’s National Criminal Justice Section, appeared before the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs in June.

News Release uuuhttp://www.cba.org/CBA/News/2008_Releases/2008-06-04_children.aspx Submission uuuhttp://www.cba.org/CBA/submissions/pdf/08-31-eng.pdf

Full Review of Privacy Act NeededThe CBA wants the federal government to undertake a comprehensive review of the Privacy Act to ensure it will fulfill its objectives into the future. The CBA would like to see the Act strengthened to ensure better guidelines for the collection of personal information and for its protec-tion once gathered. The CBA also recommends changes to the sharing of information and a “balanced” approach regarding breaches of the Act.

David Fraser and Greg DelBigio, of the CBA’s National Criminal Justice Section, presented the CBA’s submission to the Commons Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on Privacy Act Reform in June.

News Release uuuhttp://www.cba.org/CBA/News/2008_Releases/2008-06-03_privacy.aspx Submission uuuhttp://www.cba.org/CBA/submissions/pdf/08-30-eng.pdf

Speedy Passage of Bill c-31 UrgedThe CBA welcomes Bill C-31, amending the Judges Act to add 20 superior court judges, calling it an excellent first step to address the pressing need for more judges in Canada, CBA President Bernard Amyot said in a May letter to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.

Bill C-31 would increase the number of judges at a time when average trials are becoming longer, more litigants are representing themselves, and legal aid budgets are failing to meet the needs of low-income Canadians.

News Release uuuhttp://www.cba.org/CBA/News/2008_Releases/2008-05-28_c31.aspx Letter uuuhttp://www.cba.org/CBA/submissions/pdf/08-28-eng.pdf

Remove Amendments to Bill c-50 The CbA has urged Parliament to remove and not pass amendments to the Immigration and refugee Protection Act contained in bill C-50, the budget Implementation Act, 2008.

While the CbA agrees that the current backlog of immigration applications and the need for labour in some occupations are urgent, the measures in bill C-50 are not necessary to address these problems, Stephen Green of Toronto, executive member of the CbA’s national Citizenship and Immigration law Section told the Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration in may. The government already has the authority to send out teams to reduce the backlog, to establish processing priorities, and to streamline processing for temporary foreign workers.

News Release uuuhttp://www.cba.org/CbA/news/2008_releases/2008-05-12_ c-50.aspx

Letter uuuhttp://www.cba.org/CbA/submissions/pdf/08-24-eng.pdf

cBA National Advocacy Roundup


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NEW mEmBERSThe CBABC Branch

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mATThEW S. mccONchiE Cherrington Easingwood Kearl Langley

ScARLET miRzAiAN Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP Vancouver

DANiEL NAm Vancouver City Savings Credit Union Vancouver

cORRiNE m. PROcTOR Claus & Company Victoria

cLEBc UpdateThe Association for Continuing legal education (ACleA) is the primary organization for improving the performance of Cle professionals through educational opportunities and professional development. each year, ACleA recognizes outstanding achievements in marketing, programs, publications, public interest and technology, and ACleA are pleased to announce ClebC as the winner of the 2008 Award of Professional excellence in the Programs Category for the Children’s Participation in Family Justice Processes: Hear the Child course. The course was developed to support the judiciary in spearheading the child interviewing pilot program as part of a court-approved process to ensure that the voices of children are heard in proceedings that affect their quality of life, as required by the united nations Declaration of the rights of the Child.

September is just around the corner, and ClebC has approximately 30 programs lined up for the fall term. Among those programs are two conferences in which ClebC is very proud to have two Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada as presenters. The right Honourable Chief Justice beverley mclachlin will be speaking at its Human rights Conference 2008 on Thursday, november 27, 2008, and the Honourable mr. Justice marshall rothstein will be speaking as part of its Administrative law Conference 2008 on Friday, november 28, 2008. For more information on these and other ClebC programs and publications, please visit ClebC online at www.cle.bc.ca.

michAEL JOEL PROKOSh Victory Square Law Office LLP Vancouver

PRATiBhA ShARmA Clark Wilson LLP Vancouver

JUN hO SONG Clark Wilson LLP Vancouver

vicKi TicKLE Weyerhaeuser Company Limited Vancouver

NADiA WEchSELBERGER Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Vancouver

Associate Members chRiSTiNE WiLLiAmS North Vancouver

ScholarsRANDALL SUTTON Vancouver

Articling Students TARYN EYTON Lidstone, Young, Anderson Vancouver

JONAThAN GORTON Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP Vancouver

KONRAD mALiK Bacchus Corporate and Securities Law Vancouver

chRiSTiNE mcDERmOTT DuMoulin Boskovich Vancouver

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KAREN GARAm mOON-ShiN Radelet & Company Vancouver

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ALExANDER FANE has joined Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP as an associate with the Real Estate Group after articling with BH&T and being called to the B.C. bar on May 7, 2008.

ANDREW SchAFER has joined Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP as an associate with the Labour Group. Andrew summered and articled with BH&T and was called to the B.C. bar on May 7, 2008.

SANJUKTA TOLE has joined Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP as an associate with the Business Group. She articled with BH&T and was called to the B.C. bar on May 7, 2008.

RiLEY BURR has joined Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP as an associate with the Tax & Trusts Group. Riley articled with BH&T and was called to the B.C. bar on May 22, 2008.

KRiSTY Sim has joined Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP as an associate with the Labour & Employment Group. Kristy has practised primarily in the area of criminal defence law since her call to the B.C. bar in August 2006.

Have you recently changed firms or opened a new firm? Send submissions (maximum 25 words) to bar moves at [email protected].

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The New cBABc Articles Registryon July 15, 2008, the CbAbC and the law Society of british Columbia launched the Articles registry. A quicklink for the registry is featured in the top navigation bar on the new CbAbC website (www.cba.org/bc). Students can search for available articles by interest, location and start date. law firms can post multiple articles with varying criteria. Postings are

automatically removed after 45 days. The registry responds directly to the needs of law firms and students in b.C. and nationally. Here is how you can use the benefits of the registry in five easy steps:

AS A FiRm1. Create a log-in and password2. Create your profile3. list as many opportunities as you want4. Search for students who are already in the database wanting articles in your area5. receive applications from students searching for your criteria.

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