Your Registry Questions An swered
by Joanne Power, Manager Registrar Program
Company Act Q Who can apply for a restoration of a company pursuant to the Company Act?
A PursuanttoSection286of the Company Actitmust be an "interested party". e.g ., An officer, director, creditor etc. not an agent, lawyer accountant etc.
Court Order Q Does a Province or Territory other than British Columbia have any obligation to honour a B.C. Garnishing Order pursuant to the Court Order Enforcement Act?
A The courts of a province havenoauthorityoutside the province A province might enact legislation deeming our orders enforceable then upon registration.
Rule 10(2) Q Can a consent order be made to split liability and damages prior to trial?
A No, this application must be spoken to before the Court. The subject of splitting issues in a proceeding was canvassed by Mr. Justice Thackray in Beddowv. Megyesi, 63 BCLR (2d) 158, at page 168:
"There should be compelling reasons before a trial is severed. Such compelling reasons can be found in Morrison-Knudsen, supra. In Kripps v. Touche, Ross & Co (1986), 7 B C.L.R. (2d) 105, McEachern, C.J.S.C. did some musings about the type of cases where some issues [were tried] before others'. He had in mind the type of case where 'the claims of three or four typical plaintiffs were tried in the hope and expectation that all similar cases might be resolved on the same basis ."'
Rule 13(13) Q How do you serve a company in Ontario, which is not registered, pursuant to the Company Act within British Columbia?
A Mailing by double registered mail to the companies head office pursuant to Rule 13(13) (a) (b) or (c). For example, to comply with Rule 13(13) (a) you must comply with Section 227 of the Company Act.
Rule 57 Q What fees is a professional witness entitled to for giving evidence at trial?
A In a recent decision, Laramee and Lytkowski v. Olson and IWA-Canada Holdings Society Locall-367, (unreported), Vane. 8910311, Master Patterson found that in the case of doctors, while the BCMA fee guide is not binding on the registrar, it has been used for some time as a handy guide to what is reasonable, necessary and proper for fees charged by physicians.
With respect to other professional the factors set aut in Rules 57(4) and 57(8) apply The test for whether a disbursement will be allowed has been defined by the Court of Appeal in Van Daelev. Van Daele(1983) 56, B.C.L.R. 178 as:
"The proper test, it seems to me, from a number of authorities referred to us this morning is whether at the time the disbursement or expense was incurred it was a proper disbursement in the sense of not being extravagant, negligent, mistaken or a result of excessive caution or excessive zeal, judged by the situation at the time when the disbursement or expense was incurred."
Rule 57(4) Q Is there a distinction between securing the expert witness' attendance and compensating that person for their attendance?
A Yes,$20 00 must be tendered in advance to secure the attendance of the witness (Schedule 3 of Appendix C). The attendance itself must meet the test set out in Rule 57(4).
Rule 69B(11) Q What are the requirements for a Certificate of Marriage or a certified copy of the Registration of Marriage under rule 60B(11) of the Rules of Court?
A The certificate or certified copy must be issued by a government authority. The court can then be satisfied that the parties are legally married.
Land Title Act Section 213(1) Q If a Lis Pendens is not claimed in a proceeding can a Registrar issue a certificate of Lis Pendens?
A Yes . A person who has commenced or is a party to a proceeding which claims an estate or interest in land may request a certificate of Lis Pendens pursuant to Section 213(1) of the Land Title Act The claim does not necessarily have to give a legal description by you must be satisfied that the pleading claims an interest or estate in the land against which the lis pendens will be filed.
NB: After consultation with the Land Title Office, they would prefer that the legal de s cription be set out in th e pleading attached to the lis penden s. This will ex pedite registration against the land.
If you have any unusual or interesting questions, please write directly to Joanne Power, manager registrar programs, Law Courts, 850 Burdett Ave, Victoria, B.C. V6W 1B4
We've only just begun!
by Janice Mucalov CLE Plain Language Project
th e Pl ai n La n g u age Pro jec t o f th e Co nti n uin g Lega l Edu ca tion
Socie t y o f Britis h Co lumbi a was o ri g in a ll y co n ce iv ed as, an d int e nd ed to b e, a three (3) ye ar pr ojec t;
Ana Th e Pl a in Lan guage In s titut e o f Briti s h Co lumbi a w as al so dul y co n s titut e d fo r a li ke te rm o f thr ee (3) yea rs;
Now &.e it a.edn:r.ea th a t th e tim e ha s co m e to bid a di e u, far ewe ll , and/or goo db ye to th e afor esaid Proj ec t and In s titute ;
Ana 0£ tf a.edar.ea that th e sa m e a for es aid Proj e ct and Institut e d o h ear til y hop e, d es ir e, encoura ge, a nd o th e rwi se ur ge all lawye rs a nd m e mb e r s of th e La w Socie t y of Britis h Co lumbi a to ass um e, tak e o n, and carr y forward th e ch a ll e n ge and r e spon s ibility o f w ritin g and draftin g in cl ea r, plain , readabl e , and r ea dily und e rs ta nd a bl e la n g u age.
Sadly,
most things end. On March 31st, both the Plain Language Institute and the CLE Plain Language Project wound down after three rewarding years of enticing lawyers and the public to write more clearly
But although our projects have ended, our work will not.
On April 1st, a new plain language program based in the provincial Ministry of Government Services replaced the Plain Language In s titute. Phil Knight, the Institute's former Executive Director, is interim coordinator . The new program (not yet named) promises to support plain language initiatives in all government ministries, boards, commissions, and agencies.
A community - based advisory committee representing legal, multicultural, aboriginal, and literacy groups will guide the new program Call Phil at 68 7-8895 for more information.
The CLE endeavors will continue with plain language writing courses and publications.
Clear Legal Writing-A Contemporary Approoch will be offered :
May 14 and 15
May 28 and 29
June 2 and 3
June 4 and 5
Kamloops Victoria Surrey Kelowna
You can also get many of the precedents that the CLE Plain Language Project wrote, tested, and revised, including:
• sample retainer agreements
• a plain language will
• foreclo s ure precedents
CLE's book Modern Writing for Lawyers offers tips on how to draft affidavits, contracts, and other documents. Call Karen !meson at 669 -3544 for these and other publications .
Many of you have said you would like to see our work continue in other ways, too. What about establishing a Plain Language section of the Canadian Bar Association? Or volunteering to redraft your firm's precedent bank in plain English?
Clear writing is the way of the future. Lawyers like it, judges want it, and clients demand it. We pass the banner to you.
Parting hints t o mak e your do c ume nt s easie r to re ad:
Typ e siz e
Use a minimum type size of 10 points (used here).
Type fac e
Use a serif typeface for text Serif typefaces have tiny curls on the ends of letters which make them easier to read. For contrast, try a non -serif typeface for headings as we've done here .
Capital letters
Keep upper-case words to a minimum. ALL CAPITALS ARE HARDER TO READ . To highlight headings, try balding instead. Italics can also be used for emphasis.
White space
Don't cram your pages with print Leave lots of white space around your text. Your document will look easier and more inviting to read.
Paragraph sculpturing ·
Use indentations and sculptured paragraphs to avoid ambiguity and to show your readers how your ideas are related .
example :
Psychiatric s ervic e is covered only when furni s hed by a) a group practice organization, o r
b) a community mental health center which furni s he s comprehensive mental health services.
Plain Talk is jointly sponsored by the CLE Plain Language Project and the Plain Language Institute of B.C. The Project teaches B.C. lawyer s plain language writing skills and converts legal precedents to plain language. The Institute promotes plain language in the broader context of government, business , and the legal community. It also funds this column.
Law Day programs (continued from page 1)
•Student mock trials
+"Dial-A-Lawyer" (20 lawyers provided free legal information to callers from around the province)
•Special information feature in the Vancouver Sun and Province supported by advertising from lawyers and law firms
•Student/Lawyer Mentoring program (200 secondary schools were paired with lawyers for a half-day experience in a typical' day-in-the-life' of a lawyer
•special student forum on "Youth Violence and Crime"
Victoria:
•Open house at the provincial court
Duncan:
•mock trials
Enderby:
•mock trials, probation officers speaking to students
New Westminster:
•mock trials, Law Cup public speaking regional finals
Port Hardy:
•mock trial, video of police station
Tumbler Ridge:
•mock trials
North Vancouver
•open house at provincial court, mock trials, displays and presentations
Williams Lake:
•province wide student "video and teleconference" on the subject of" Achieving Independence." Twenty-one schools from throughout the province will be linked through the Open Learning Agency's Teleconferencing Service and will be able to ask legal professionals specific questions about this topic.
Kamloops:
•open house at the provincial court
Merritt:
•open house at the provincial court
Nanaimo:
•open house at the provincial court
Kelowna:
•open house at provincial court
Other locations planning law week activities include: Nel- > son, Courtenay, Prince g George, Ver- ::; non, Penticton, Clinton, Fort St. John, Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Prince "'....__ _,
Rupert, and Surrey. Programs included mock trials, a senior's workshop, displays, plays, and visits by lawyers to the classroom.
Tax update (continued trompage 1)
• the collection and remittance procedures for the new tax will likely be similar to those for the old tax, unless they are changed in the regulations;
• the provisions of the old tax which required a connection to British Columbia where legal services were provided in British Columbia and the purchaser or recipient resided, ordinarily resided or carried on business in British Columbia have been changed for the new tax, so that all such services are taxable and no other connection or relations to British Columbia is required;
• the provisions of the old tax which required a connection to British Columbia where legal services were provided outside British Columbia and the purchaser or recipient resided, ordinarily resided or carried on business in British Columbia have been changed for the new tax to require that the services relate to British Columbia and Bill 8 sets out which legal services relate to British Columbia;
• the provisions of the old tax dealing with the provision of le-
"Barry Sullivan Law Cup" Public Speaking Finals were held at the Vancouver Law Courts on April 14, 1993. Contestants from around the province gather with Mrs. Dawn Sullivan prior to the competition.
gal services in British Columbia to "non-residents" have remained substantially similar, and;
• there is no tax payable on legal services billed on or after February 26, 1993 and provided on or before March 31, 1993.
We are extremely grateful to our members who voluntarily donated about two-thirds of the extra-ordinary costs the B.C. Branch has incurred to oppose the tax including our legal expenses, public relations consultants, and bulletins to keep our members informed about this issue.
As noted, our counsel Joe Arvay will be advising us soon as to continuing the legal challenge and how much that may cost us.
We encourage you to keep informing your clients of this unfair, selective and regressive tax on legal services when you issue your invoices to them. Encourage your taxpaying clients to add their voice to the growing concern of increased taxation by contacting their local MLA to repeal the social services tax on legal services. CJ
Convention delegates take care of business in Kelowna
Perfect weather and a full slate of outstanding speakers and events made for a successful Winter Convention '93 in Kelowna on March 25 to 28.
Winter Convention '93 chair Kerry-Lynne D. Ferris of Ray Connell kicked off the convention and thanked the many local lawyers who assisted in planning the program, social, guest and children's program and transportation.
Special guests included Attorney General Colin Gabelmann, National CBA President Paule Gauthier and Alberta Branch President Doug Stollery.
David Peterson, Q.C., former premier of Ontario, provided a controversial keynote address . He told delegates that there were "too many lawyers in Canada" and suggested that law schools limit enrollment. As Ontario premier, he said that he had saved millions by cutting back on extraneous legal services.
Sandra Craig (/eftJ of Canada Life Casualty and Sam Esaw of CBIA meet delegates at Winter Convention '93. Special thanks is extended to the 16 exhibitors who attended the Convention and provided various prizes and donations.
Turning to the future of legal services, he indicated that keeping abreast of changes in the global economy is critical if the profession is to survive. He said that no business is safe from global competition and that even the smallest Canadian industries must look to foreign markets if they are to stay profitable. He said that there are hundreds of small Canadian businesses with exportable products, technology and skills who need legal advice about doing business abroad.
Jack Giles, Q C., and J.J. Camp, Q.C., provided both an entertaining and informative session on whether the practice of law is a business or a profession
"We have all the burdens of a business . We require capital; we must compete, we take risks and we make a huge investment of personal commitment. We are entitled to the rewards of these risks and a fair return on our investment," said Giles.
But J.J . Camp stated that "professional standards, not client client standards, should govern the work and advice of a lawyer." Camp added that the pro-
fession of law involves service as its main aim and profit as an incidental.
Adding their insight to the question, Paule Gauthier and Roy Williams participated in the post-debate analysis.
Delegates and guests came away from the afternoon session with Deborah Shannon with a focused action plan to avoid procrastination.
A diverse group of panelists including Hamish Cameron, Elizabeth Symes, Roy Williams, Stephen Nash and Melina Buckley and led by moderator Wendy Baker, Q.C., provided thoughtful comment on the issue of gender equality in the legal profession.
Social events included the Welcoming Reception with local wineries and brewery providing a taste of local wines and beers
A highlight of the social events was the four law firm receptions. Special thank you is extended to the law firms, Pushor, Mitchell, Davies, Montgomery & Co.; Salloum Doak; Berge & Company; & Wageman Bailey '
Please turn to page 12
National CBA President Paule Gauthier (/eft) and J.J. Camp (right) meet at Winter Convention '93 prior to the "great debate" whether the practice of law is a business or a profession. In the photo background, former Ontario premier David Peterson is interviewed by the Kelowna television reporter.
Section Talk (continued from page 5)
the husband's interest in the home after the filing of a lis pendens and after the s. 44 declara- · tion or "triggering event".
In Hall, the Court considered Blackett v. Blackett (1989), 40 B.C.L.R. (2d) 199 (C.A.). The Court of Appeal emphasized that an interest of a spouse in a family asset does not come into existence until there has been a triggering event under section 43 of the FRA. The Court also stated that section 51 of the FRA must be applied as of the date of a triggering event.
On that basis, Judge Ryan held that the fact of the triggering event prior to the filing of the judgments permitted her toreapportion the property to the wife thereby defeating the judgment creditors. Alternatively, Judge Ryan stated that if her analysis was incorrect, she relied on Whittal v. Whittal (1987), 19 B.C.L.R. (2d) 202 (S.C.) and reapportioned in the wife's favour back to the date the lis pendens was filed.
Madame Justice Prowse in Antenen rejected the Whittal analysis and stated that to the extent that Whittal suggests that a person filing a lis pendens automatically obtains priority for his or her judgment over claims registered subsequent to it, the decision goes too far.
The Court then discussed the use and effect of a lis pendens in a matrimonial property action making the following points:
• the filing of a lis pendens does not, in and of itself, create substantive property rights in the person filing the lis pendens.
• Once a substantive right in property has been established, section 31 of the Land Title Act states that the claimant is entitled
to claim priority for his or her substantive right as of the date the lis pendens was filed.
• There is not automatic right to priority arising in the lis pendens holder simply because he or she subsequently established an interest in property If there is a competing claim to priority, the lis pendens holder may be defeated.
• Section 31 of the Land Title Act permits the filer of a lis pendens to claim priority, rather than automatically obtain priority.
• The filing of a lis pendens operates as notice to the world that an interest is being claimed.
The Court held that Mrs. An-
Ministry restructures
(continued from page 7)
branches - community justice and public safety and regulatory. Brian Neal has been confirmed as deputy attorney general, a position he assumed on an acting basis on Feb. 3, 1993. As chief legal advisor to the ministry and to government, he will be responsible for the criminal justice and legal services branches, as well as the land title branch and the coordinated law enforcement unit (CLEU). Policing responsibilities have also been strengthened and reporting structures clarified. The mandate of the police commission will be broadened, allowing the commission to become the central source of policy advice for government on policing issues Other policing activities will be divided primarily between the community justice, and public safety and regulatory branches, and the policy and resource analysis division. D
tenen's substantive right to the home was not created by the filing of a lis pendens, but rather by the order under section 51 of the FRA, which order related back to the date of the triggering event. The outcome was that in the absence of a triggering event, Mrs. Antenen took the equity in the home subject to Revenue Canada's judgment.
In conclusion, Lang commented that the Court's analysis in Antenen is a reminder to family law counsel of the need to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining a section 44 declaration sooner than later. Further, clients must be made aware that the filing of a lis pendens does nothing more than act as notice to the world. To obtain priority, further steps must be taken. D
Winter Convention '93
(continued from page 11)
who rolled out the red carpet to host the delegates and guests for the evening
The wind-up Dinner and Dance was a resounding success with a "fun-time" casino and dancing to "Bing Armstrong and the Lonesome Steve Band." Marvin Geeke of Salloum Doak in Kelowna will be spending a weekend for two in San Francisco as his name was selected for this weekend getaway prize sponsored by Corporate Couriers.
A special thank you is also extended to the many donors and sponsors who supported Winter Convention '93 including Patron Sponsor: National Trust; Major Sponsors: FINSCO Investment Management Corporation, Air Canada, Corporate Couriers, WestPac, and the CBIA. D
Symes continues court challenge; members can still contribute
Elizabeth Symes met with B C. Branch members at the midwinter meeting in Kelowna as a participant in the Gender Equality panel.
In addition to her experience as a human rights and equality lawyer, Symes brought her own personal perspective to the panel as the challenger of the current tax provisions concerning childcare expenses.
She recently went to the Supreme Court of Canada on March 2, 1993, to challenge current tax provisions which disallow business people the opportunity to deduct the full cost of childcare expenses from business income. The gender inequality aspect of this issue was argued by the CBA as intervenor.
In addition to speaking on the panel and meeting with members in Kelowna, Symes also attended a fund-raising event held at the Law Courts Inn on Monday, March 29, 1993. Symes, along with J.J . Camp, QC, counsel for the CBA as in-
tervenor, spoke to a group of Vancouver lawyers who attended the event. Symes discussed the progress of her case through the Federal Court Trial Division and Appeal Court stages up to the recent Supreme Court challenge appearance . Camp gave the intervenor's view and also discussed how the CBA came to participate in the case as intervenor.
New driver abstract request procedures announced
With the introduction of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act coming into effect in October 1993, the Motor Vehicle Branch is introducing two new Driver's Licence Abstract Request Forms.
A number of changes with respect to information from the Driver's Licence files will be affected These include:
• No information will be dispensed over the telephone as of April 19, 1993 .
• Your new search account number becomes effective and persons providing the old account number will be refused
information as of May 3, 1993.
• Information from the Driver's License files (Driver's Abstracts) will only be provided to those who have written authorization from the owner of the information (the driver). Information will be released only to the individual or organization named on the consent form signed by the driver as of May 3, 1993.
Law firms who have an account with the Motor Vehicle Branch will receive a direct mailing describing these changes and providing a sample of the Driver's License Abstract Request. Re-
Members are still encouraged to assist Elizabeth Symes in her court challenge . Your generous donations should be made payable to the CaMdian Bar Association (B.C. Branch) re: Elizabeth Symes and sent to the CBA office, lOth Floor, 845 Cambie St., Vancouver V6B 5T3. For further information, please contact Catherine Sas (tel: 689-5444 or FAX: 689-5666). D
quests for drivers abstracts must be submitted on the new forms as of April30, 1993.
For further information about these forms and their use, contact the Operations Support Department of the Motor Vehicle Branch (tel: 356 -1296 or 3565648).
Copies of the forms are available from any Motor Vehicle Branch office or from the Branch stockrooms at 2631 Douglas Street, Victoria V8T 5A3 D
Elizabeth Symes (centre) meets with Wendy Baker, QC, (right) and Catherine Sas at Winter Convention '93 in Kelowna. Baker moderated the "Gender Equality" panel on which Symes participated. Sas organized the Symes' fund-raising event at the Law Courts Inn on March 29, 1993
Highlights from the Provincial Council Meeting
Special General Meeting
of the B.C. Branch of the CBA approves changes to by-laws
Two By-Law amendments were forwarded and approved at the Special General Meeting on March 25, 1993.
The first amendment alters the by-laws to replace the wording "annual meeting" with "June Provincial Council Meeting." This follows on the Executive's decision to change the Annual Meeting to September but to continue the B C. Branch Provincial Council elections prior to the June Council meeting and the election of Executive Committee members at the June Provincial Council meeting.
The second amendment was forwarded in response to concerns of Yale County members regarding representation on Council. The by-law amendment provides for at least one Provincial Council member from the six members elected in Yale County to be elected from the Okanagan-Similkameen, Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Thompson-Nicola Regional Districts These members will be elected by practicing members whose principal place of business and non-practicing members whose residence is situated in those areas.
Social Services Tax on legal services
Council members again voiced their objections to the social services tax on legal services while no other professional services are taxed. It was mentioned that despite government claims that the tax assists legal aid funding, that the tax goes into general funds.
Council members suggested that the CBA do more to lobby the elected in Victoria and to have more contact with all political parties .
Et hical issues facing lawyers with respect to child sexual abuse cases
The National Council of the CBA resolved in August 1991 to study ethical issues facing lawyers with respect to child sexual abuse and to draft guidelines for the legal profession The B.C. Branch Provincial Council approved a resolution to urge the National Council of the
CBA to expand the ambit of the study of ethical issues facing lawyers to include all cases of wife assault and violence within intimate relationships and to draft guidelines for the legal profession to be incorporated into the Code of Professional Conduct.
Several Council members strongly urged that the B.C. Branch have representation on the committee drafting these guidelines and study.
National CBA President reviews activities
National President Paule
Child Care expenses approved for members serving as volunteers on B.C. Branch Council and committees
To encourage full participation in CBA (B.C. Branch) activities, the Gender Equality Implementation Committee reviewed policies for child care expenses reimbursement After discussion, Council approved child care expense guidelines for a one-year trial basis, effective for the 1993/94 fiscal year. As well, these expenses will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and will be coordinated with similar policies now being considered by the Law Society and CLE .
Child care expense reimbursement will be available for members serving on Provincial Council, Executive Committee and other Committees as established by Provincial Council.
Briefly, the expense guideline outlines that reasonable child care expenses will be reimbursed for scheduled Council, Executive Committee and Provincial Council committee meetings and for travel to and from each meeting;
Claims for child care expenses may be made only when claims for other expenses are submitted and general policies regarding reimbursement apply;
Child care expenses can be claimed only for dependant children and child care is to be provided by a non-family member;
Receipts for expenses must be submitted For budgetary purposes, annual estimates of anticipated child care expenses are to be submitted to the B.C. Branch;
Requests for care of dependant adults may be made;
Reimbursement for child care and dependant adult expenses of guest speakers for Provincial Council or Section activities may be reimbursed .
Highlights from the Provincial Council Meeting
Gauthier addressed Provincial Council members and noted the National CBA continues several important projects including the Federal Internship Program, the Elizabeth Symes intervention, which she pointed out is the first public intervention by the CBA and the first hearing by the Supreme Court of Canada that has been televised She also noted that varous initiatives such as the Lobbyists Act, the Federal Law Reform Commission and Judges Salaries have been on-goin g. Gauthier made special mention of national CBA Treasur e r De nnis Maher for his hard work which has resulted in a s uccessful reduction of the National CBA deficit which is expect e d to be cleared within the next five months.
PLTC Program s
Racquel Goncalves reported on the P L.T C. Program and noted that soon over 50 per cent of the practicing lawyers in B.C. will have taken the P L.T.C. course in British Columbia. As part of a review, PLTC representatives had attended about 20 Section meetings and had received many helpful comments and criticism as well as praise for the materials provided to students. One frequent comment was that the cours e covered too much in too short a time and that consideration be given to increase the course from 10 to 12 weeks.
Attorney General speak s to Council
Attorney General Colin Gabelmann announced the recent changes to the ministry including creating a dual-deputy system with Brian Neal as chief legal advisor and Maureen Maloney as chief operations officer.
Gabelmann reported that policies to deal with violence in the home as well as in the streets were being developed;
He stated that the Young Offenders Act is not a problem but that conditions in society create problems with our youth that must be solved;
A Native Justice inquiry is under way to resolve problems within the native community and the justice system;
Small Claims fees will be increased to fund six additional judges to handle the increased volume of cases;
Legal Aid continues to be a significant priority of the ministry and solutions to problems of ac -
countability, structure of the Legal Services Society board, and delivery systems are being addressed.
Court Order Interest abolition opposed
Council approved a resolution opposing the elimination of Court Order Interest on awards for non-pecuniary loss and past wage loss that have been received from a collateral source. ICBC advised the B.C. Branch that it was seeking changes to the legislation in this area on the grounds that such awards result in over-recovery by claimants . 0
Eye sight is precious - help conquer blinding disease s
The Vision 20/21 Eye Care Foundation has organized a lottery with the net proceeds going to medical eye research in B.C. The lottery offers an excellent deal: two Mercedes automobiles as two first prizes, plus two early bird prizes- a Caribbean cruise and a Hawaiian vacation. The cars will be drawn for on May 27 with theearlybirdcruisedrawonApril 15 and the vacation on May 11. Tickets are just $40 and only 7,500 tickets will be sold. We all know how precious and important eye
sight is to all of us. Eye research offers the only chance to conquer stubborn, blinding diseases- but eye research is not funded by the B C. Medical plan
The CBA (B.C. Branch) Executive supports VISION 20/21 in its efforts to ensure that more people in B.C. will enjoy the gift of vision asweenterthe21stcentury. Help conquer blinding diseases . To order your tickets, call the VISION 20/21 Lottery Hotline at 875-5665 or 875-5301 0
Attorney General Colin Gabelmann (at lectern) addresses members of Provincial Council on March 25 , 1993 (From left to right) B C. Branch Executive members
Doug Robinson , Emily Reid, Eric Rice, Robert Smethurst and Rob Gourlay
UBC law students win prestigious moot compet ition
Eight law schools recently participated in the 1993 Canadian Corporate and Securities Law moot Competition in Toronto. UBC, in its first appearance was represented by Beth Allard, Derek Jonson, Kerri Mooney, Lan Yip, researcher Paul Adams and advisor Professor Barry Slutsky.
UBC took top honours overall by winning all five of its moots, including the final against Osgoode Hall before a five member panel which included Mr. Justice Cory (Supreme Court of Canada), Mr Justice Lambert (B.C. Court of Appeal), Madam Justice McKinlay (Ontario
CBA Member Services endorsed program
Court of Appeal), Stan Beck (former Chair of the Ontario Securities Commission) and William Moull (former Vice-Chair of the Commission). U. ofT. placed third. UBC also re - · ceived a Factum Award, placing second to the University of Ottawa.
Of special mention is Beth Allard, who won the Charles Salter Award as the Competition' Top Oralist. In addition, Professor Slutsky was informally recognized as "Coach of the Moot" by the Queen's University team. Indeed, without his efforts and guidance, our performance would not have been
Speed your way through your flight check in
CBA members taking advantage of their 25 per cent discount at Park'N Fly Valet Parking at Vancouver International Airport will now be able to check-in for their Air Canada/ Air B.C. flights as well.
Complete Air Canada / Air B.C. service, jncluding seat selection, boarding passes, baggage check and ticket pick up, is available
from 0545 to 2200.
Check in at the recommended time, avoid frustrating lineups and in less than 15 minutes, you can be at the terminal en route to your departure gate with all the necessary formalities completed at Park'N Ay. As well, Aeroplan members receive 250 free miles! Cl
Dates to Note
May 14 to 15
Cariboo Bar Meeting, Prince George
June 19
CBA(B.C. Branch)
Provincial Council Meeting, Vancouver
August 22 to 25
National CBA Annual Meeting, Quebec City Further info, (613) 237-2925
September 16
Section Chair Meeting, Vancouver
September 17
Annual Meetings of the CBA (B.C. Branch) and the Law Society of B.C.
Location : Law Society of B.C. at 845 Cambie Street, Vancouver
September 18
CBA (B.C. Branch)
Provincial Council Meeting, Vancouver ·
November 25
Bench and Bar Dinner, Law Courts Inn, Vancouver
Thank you to the many volunteer lawyers who assisted with Law Day '93 activities!
nearly so strong. Also deserving special recognition are "the Pez" (who provided the challenging set of securities law issues which were mooted) and next year's team (which is under absolutely no pressure whatsoever).
The team would like to thank George Macintosh, Q.C. and Ken McEwan of Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy. It was their invaluable support and guidance which helped to make our attendance both possible and highly successful.
by Paul Adams
Reprinted from The Informer
Directory '93 update
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