JULY - SEPTEMBER 2022

September 20, 2022
PUBLIC STATEMENT BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA REGARDING SEPTEMBER 30TH, NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

On Friday, September 30, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia will be closed in recognition of the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to collectively deepen our understanding of the painful and continuing consequences of Indian residential schools in Canada, to honour the Survivors of those schools and their communities, and to grieve for the children who did not return. It is also a day to consider our collective responsibilities in relation to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action and other guide posts that have the potential to move us toward reconciliation.

September 14, 2022
NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING: 19 SEPTEMBER 2022

In observance of the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, Court of Appeal hearings scheduled for 19 September 2022 will be adjourned and the registry will be closed. Parties with matters scheduled for 19 September will be contacted by the registry to have them rescheduled.

September 12, 2022
AMENDMENTS TO CRIMINAL FORMS

Given the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Court’s criminal forms have been updated to reflect the new style of proceeding, substituting Rex for Regina.  Style of Proceedings (Civil and Criminal Practice Directive, 09 September 2022) has also been updated, giving notice of the change.

September 12, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - THE HONOURABLE MADAM JUSTICE KAREN HORSMAN

The Honourable Chief Justice Robert Bauman is pleased to advise that there will be a formal ceremony to welcome the Honourable Madam Justice Karen Horsman to the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Court of Appeal of Yukon.

September 8, 2022
STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

The Court of Appeal for British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and the Provincial Court of British Columbia recognize the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s 70-year reign was distinguished by her dignified service to the Commonwealth, and in particular, to Canada. The Queen’s unceasing sense of duty inspired generations of Canadians, and her wisdom and leadership will be deeply missed. The Courts extend their condolences to the Royal Family.

September 8, 2022
CANCELLED - SPECIAL SITTING OF THE COURTS

Due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Special Sitting of the Courts scheduled to take place on September 8, 2022 has been cancelled.

August 24, 2022
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RICHARD B.T. GOEPEL

The Honourable Mr. Justice Richard B.T. Goepel has retired from the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Court of Appeal of Yukon effective August 24, 2022. He served as a justice of the Court of Appeal for over 8 and a half years, having been appointed in 2013 after serving 12 years on the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

August 18, 2022
SPECIAL SITTING OF THE COURTS - SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Court of Appeal for British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and the Provincial Court of British Columbia are pleased to host a Special Sitting of the Courts on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in the Great Hall at the Vancouver Law Courts at 4:30 p.m.

Featuring remarks by the Chief Justices, the Chief Judge, and special guests, the event is a chance to reflect on the operations of the courts during the pandemic and to look forward. It also offers an opportunity to honour members of the judiciary and the legal community whose deaths were not otherwise publicly marked due to pandemic-related circumstances.

Members of the public are invited to attend the Special Sitting. The celebration will also be livestreamed on Zoom here.

August 17, 2022
THE HONOURABLE JOHN DOUGLAS LAMBERT

The Court recognizes the passing of the Honourable John Douglas Lambert, former Justice of this Court between 1978 and 2005.

July 11, 2022
RELEASE OF JUDGMENT IN CAMBIE SURGERIES CORPORATION V. BRITISH COLUMBIA (ATTORNEY GENERAL) - JULY 15, 2022

The Court of Appeal's Reasons for Judgment in Cambie Surgeries Corporation v. British Columbia (Attorney General) (CA47004) will be released and posted on the Court's website on Friday, July 15, 2022.

There will be a virtual lock-up for accredited media prior to the release of the Reasons for Judgment. Only accredited media who have pre-registered to attend and signed an undertaking by no later than 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022 will be admitted to the lock-up.

There will be a separate virtual lock-up held on the same date for the parties’ counsel on the appeal.

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