BarTalk I Feb/March 1991

BA NEW SLETTER President's Message OF THE C A N A D IA N BAR Legal aid funding ASSOCIATION, BO. BR A N C H Life in the president's chair is never dull because I never get to sit in it to enjoy!

Since the beginning of the new year, I have had the opportu­ nity to attend weekly legal aid funding meetings, appear on a [FEB/MARCH 1991 national television program, at­ tend the National Mid-Winter meeting in Regina, make two VOLUME 3 trips to the airport to get to the Kootenay Bar Association's NUMBER 2 Annual Meeting in Trail, par­ ticipate in a weekend Executive Committee retreat to plan the Branch's next five years, chair biweekly meetings of the Ex­ HIGHLIGHTS ecutive and a Provincial Coun­ cil meeting, attend swearing in ceremonies, spend time with SECTIONTALK/3 my wife, four kids and two dogs and still carry on my prac­ tice!

LEGISLATIVE Other than that, following up UPDATE/5 on my last message to you early in the new year, two days before the January 26 meeting CENTRE of Provincial Council, the Van­ OPENS/7 couver Criminal Justice Section passed a resolution that pro­ posed action to withdraw from LAW WEEK/8 taking legal aid cases.

I can assure you that the Branch has worked diligently to urge for an increase in legal aid funding for many years. We have prepared reports, made representations, and provided recommendations for increased funding. While everyone recog­ nizes the problem, nothing has changed.

No other profession is asked to subsidize those it serves. It is now time to act and bring pres­ sure to bear to bring legal aid

fja^gg^ays CBA president funding to the level that en­ sures that those in need are pro­ vided with adequate legal rep­ resentation.

In the coming weeks, we will be sending you information re­ garding our action plan and ac­ tivities to be undertaken. Each member of the profession will be called upon to support this plan and lobby for increased le­ gal aid funding.

I look forward to your support in this important initiative.

Survey of Volunteer services Some 244 lawyers indicate they give an average of 35.46 hours per month in volunteer services — almost a complete week of work donated each month by members of our profession to the community and charitable organizations!

Terry La Liberte, President A detailed report of the results is provided in this issue of Bar­ Talk, but these results show the profession's willingness to share their talent and expertise to support and enhance the quality of life in the community.

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Profession makes the time to make a difference On average, B.C. Branch survey respondents report 35.46 hours per month given freely to vol­ unteer service.

Respondents were asked to in­ dicate the total number of hours per month provided voluntarily to law-related, community and charitable organizations. The following preliminary statistics are based on 224 responses re­ ceived as of February 26,1991.

Volunteer service to law-re­ lated organizations Respondents in this category provide on average 4.59 hours

per month to law-related or­ ganizations.

Almost half the respondents in this category participate in the Lawyer Referral program with approximately 3.06 hours per month given to the program.

An equal number gave 5.75 hours per month pro bono serv­ ice to clients.

Some 10.29 hours per month volunteer service to the Law Society was indicated by re­ spondents to this category.

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President's Report (continued from pagel) National Mid-Winter Meeting in Regina where some 20 of our members participated and en­ joyed the warm hospitality of the prairies though the tem­ perature was often lower than -20c!

Again, I am extremely proud of the B.C. Branch's participation and the continued quality of the submissions and resolutions forwarded by the Branch for consideration as national pol­ icy.

I was most disappointed when the resolution urging the aboli­ tion of the federal court was de­ feated by a single vote, cast by the chairman. While another resolution outlining changes to the jurisdiction of the federal court was adopted, the Branch stands by its resolution that abolition is preferable.

The Federal Action for Environ­ mental Protection and Sustain­ able Development was carried unanimously. It is with great pride that the B.C. Branch rec­ ognizes that a major contribu­ tion to this resolution was pro­ vided by members of the B.C. Environmental Law Section who prepared the report Law Reform for Sustainable Develop­ ment which formed the basis for the national report. The Branch sincerely appreciates the contin­ ued excellent work undertaken by the profession to promote sustainable development in Canada.

Other resolutions carried by the National Council included plain language documentation, rec­ ommendations of the task force on paralegals, encouragement of pro bono services, commit­ ment to providing quality of life within the profession and work place, and codifying crown dis­ closure. Of particular interest to the profession is the ap­ proved resolution urging the federal government to with­

draw Bill C-89, Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act. The current issue of The National re­ ports on these resolutions in more detail.

International Centre for Crimi­ nal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy The .recent announcement of the formation of the centre for criminal law reform and crimi­ nal justice policy is another positive step toward establish­ ing British Columbia as a world centre for criminal law reform.

I am committed personally to support the centre's designation

as a United Nation's Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy. This I. designation will place the centre, and British Columbia, a n the forefront of international criminal law.

Call for nominations In closing, I would urge every- I one, especially the women in our profession, to consider serving as an elected member the CBA Provincial Council.

Nomination forms have been sent to all members and are to I be returned to the Branch office® before April 19,1991.

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Profession makes the time to make difference (Continued from page 1) Service to the CBA (B.C. Branch) was 5.96 hours per month and voluntary service to continuing legal education ac­ tivities was 4.28 hours per month.

Volunteer service to commu­ nity organizations Over half the respondents indi­ cated that they spend on aver­ age 10.67 hours per month vol­ unteer time for community and service groups such as the Boy Scouts, amateur sports or boards.

Seventeen respondents indi­ cated an average of 7.12 volun­ teer hours per month on mu­ nicipal community groups.

Charitable Organizations The average volunteer hours per month devoted to chari­ table organizations is 7.26 hours per month for those responding to this category.

The largest number of respon­ dents indicate 7.57 hours per month on average to boards or committees is provided. Volun­ teer time to religious charities is 11.18 hours per month on aver­ age by those responding to this category.

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Nonprofit organizations Some 78 respondents indicate an average of 5.8 hours per month donated to nonprofit or­ ganizations. Volunteer time to advocacy groups was 7.31 hours per month by those re­ sponding while 4.72 hours per I month is volunteered to politi- I cal parties.

Volunteer speaking engage­ ments and other volunteer work Eighty-four respondents report 1.87 hours per month on aver­ age provided to volunteer speaking engagements. A vari­ ety of other volunteer work was! noted by 10 respondents who provide an average of 8.9 hours i per month.

Legal Services Society legal aid Respondents were also asked to indicate the total number of Le­ gal Services Society legal aid cases they undertook annually.

Some 37 per cent of the respon­ dents indicated that they took an average of 9.25 cases per month or 57.78 cases annually, j The respondents indicated that this service averaged 37.82 hours per month or on average some 560.7 hours annually.

S ection Talk a distinct evolution in judicial thinking since the "Meares Is­ land" case, which makes it less likely that similar relief can be obtained. Because of this, he suggested that other avenues need to be explored to advance a client's interest.

Shelley Bentley

GST and residential conveyancing practice alert!

A GST and residential convey­ ancing practice report was pre­ sented to members of the Van­ couver Real Property Section in early February.

The Real Property Section Com­ mittee who prepared the report also are preparing precedents for use by real estate practioners to deal with issues arising from the implementation of the GST. Copies of this report and the minutes of the February 4,1991 Section meeting may be ob­ tained by mailing your request and prepayment of $5.00 to the Branch office (no telephone calls please).

Interlocutory injunctions no longer viable means of asserting aboriginal rights John Hunter, Davis & Co., opened his discussion of interlocu tory injunctions by noting that they are no longer a viable means of asserting aboriginal rights, except in highly unusual circumstances. There has been

Hunter felt that it was impor­ tant to distinguish between: a) injunction applications brought by counsel for a Band; and b) applications brought by counsel for resource companies to re­ move a blockade.

In the case of the former, it is becoming less likely that an in­ junction will be granted. In the case of the latter, it is almost certain that an injunction will eventually be granted. An ad­ ditional factor to consider is the fact that the courts do not look favourably upon the use of "self-help" remedies and are more inclined to decide in fa­ vour of a company which has been given a legal right to do whatever it is that it is doing.

The current law in British Co­ lumbia regarding injunctions is the case of Attorney General for British Columbia v. Wale. Wale poses a two stage test: 1) Is there a serious issue to be tried?

2) If yes, where does the bal­ ance of convenience lie?

Wale assumes the questions of irreparable harm from the American Cyanimid case into the second part of the test.

In general, if there is any evi­ dence at all of aboriginal title, the first stage of the test will be met. The case is generally won or lost on the second stage (i.e., the balance of convenience). In considering this issue, the court will examine the status quo.

In particular, would an injunc­ tion disrupt an established en­ terprise, or, is there merely a plan for the future which has

not yet commenced? In the case of the former, an injunction is less likely to be granted. The courts also seem to be moving in the direction of seeing the status quo as being the protec­ tion of the existing regulatory regime rather than the mainte­ nance of lands in their natural state.

In closing, Hunter suggested that there is decreasing success of injunctions granted in favour of aboriginal rights proponents, and that it might be fruitful for counsel to seek hearings of their client's interests at an early stage (i.e., in the public forum at meetings and hearings when the future plans of companies are being aired).

The recent situation of a "con­ sent injunction" being entered into between the Nehemiah Valley Indian Band and Fletcher Challenge is an indication of the accommodations which can be reached in a non-confrontational setting.

Advice on insuring real property How many of us who practice conveyancing know the ins and outs of insuring real property?

For a quick quiz, consider the general comments made by Michael Megson of Megson Fitspatrick Inc. in a recent Vic­ toria Real Property Section meeting.

Here are some commonly used insurance terms and advice about each: ♦ Replacement Cost. This is not necessarily a standard pol­ icy term. The purpose of insur­ ance is to place the insured in the same position as prior to the damage. A replacement cost endorsement may improve the

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SectionTalk (continued) insured's position. Co-insur­ ance clauses are available on commercial policies. ♦ Vacancy. No intent to re­ turn and no possessions left on site. After thirty days, coverage may be refused if the insured knew and did not tell the in­ surer of the vacancy. ♦ Earthquake Coverage. A separate premium and cover is required for this coverage. ♦ Flood Damage Coverage.

Flood damage is usually only covered in commercial policies. ♦ Sewer Drain Coverage.

Flood damage is usually only covered in commercial policies. ♦ By-laws Coverage. This covers a situation when a by­ law requires a different con­ struction than what was previ­ ously on site (i.e., an older home is constructed without a sprinkler system, but to rebuild

the house, a by-law requires that a sprinkler system be in­ stalled). This coverage would coyer the cost of the required sprinkler system. ♦ Glass Breakage. Generally an additional cover is required. ♦ Business Interruption/Loss of Rental Income. This is addi­ tional coverage to cover the costs of lost income resulting from the damages to the build­ ing. ♦ Boiler and Machinery Cover. This is generally used for large hot water tanks and hot water heating systems. The problems are generally of a sudden nature and therefore this operates like a quasi-main­ tenance contract. ♦ Insurance for Buildings Under Construction. The easi­ est way to insure a building under construction is to insure for the full completed value

Maritime Law Section resolution gets results Recently announced federal tax law amendments to encourage foreign ship-owners to locate in Canada were encouraged by the CBA (B.C. Branch) in a resolu­ tion passed last year and adopted at the national level.

Associate Defence Minister Mary Collins announced in late Febru­ ary that offshore shipping opera­ tions would be exempt from Canadian taxation beginning March 1.

Previously, as pointed out in a resolution first adopted by the B.C. Branch's Maritime Law Sec­ tion, Revenue Canada applied a "mind and management" test to international shipping operations whereby if the active commercial con trol of the bu siness wa s fou nd to reside in Canada, then the worldwide income of the organi­ zation was subject to Canadian

taxation.

Gordon Bisaro, chairman of the B.C. Maritime Law Section, said the change means that Vancou­ ver, Montreal, Halifax and Toronto now have the potential to become international shipping centres.

"We are very pleased with this new and positive federal approach to international shipping," Bis­ aro said. "No one considered that the federal government would act so quickly on this.

"International shipping compa­ nies that establish in Canada will generate new federal and pro­ vincial tax revenues through taxes paid by their employees and suppliers, as well as through corporate taxes paid on those business transactions that take Please turn to page 7

from the date of construction. ♦ Delayed Opening Cover.

This insures against lost rental income for construction delays. ♦ Strata Plan Policies. The Condominium Act requires one policy for the building and common area. Strata duplexes are a common problem. Prob­ lems arise if there are two own­ ers with tow contracts that have different coverage or, in the event that one of the owners does not pay the premium re­ quired. The recommended pro­ cedure is to apply for one pol- 1 icy. The owners of each strata unit require personal liability and contents insurance. ♦ General Liability Insur­ ance. Generally, no less than $1,000,000 coverage. Mortgage lenders sometimes require a first-loss payable, but for liabil­ ity insurance, there is nothing for them to attach. What is more helpful for them is to be named as an additional insured.

It should be noted that unless endorsed, no coverage is avail­ able for contracts except leases. ♦ Tenants Fire, Legal Liabil­ ity Coverage. This is for ten­ ants' negligent acts. ♦ Name Insured. In a com­ mercial policy, all insureds must be listed, or else coverage will be denied. ♦ Replacement Cosf Value.

If the insured item is not re­ placed, then the insured will only get the actual depreciated value for the item as a cash set­ tlement. ♦ Professional Liability.

There is extended liability cov­ erage available for lawyers leaving the profession. It is rec­ ommended that this insurance be carried for several years af­ ter ceasing practice.

L eqislativeUfd \t e You will see a reference to the number of the Bill (First Reading Bill Number) when it was introduced into 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 First Reading Bill Number has been given to you to make it easier for you to note up the Bills you may have in your library.

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.

Ann McLean

Acts In Force M iscellan eou s S tatu tes A m endm ent Act, 1990, S.B.C. 1990, c.57, First Reading Bill Number 46, amends the British Columbia Transit Act, R.S.B.C. 1979, c.421, as to s .1 0 ,10.1,11,11.1 and 23 relat­ ing to cost sharing and the raising of funds to pay for municipal and regional transit systems. section s 2 to 5 o f the A c t in fo r c e February 1, 1991

Statutes R ep eal A ct, 1989, S.B.C. 1989, c.14, re­ peals the Provincial Transit Fund Act, S.B.C. 1968, c.62, which act provided for the establishment of a fund to assist in paying the costs of construct­ ing a third crossing of the Burrard Inlet. section 1(e) o f the A c t in fo r c e February 1,1991

Regulations to Note G uaranteed A v ailab le In com e fo r N eed Act, B.C. Reg. 158/84 - the Application for Benefits Regu­ lation is repealed and B.C. Reg 446/90, the Appli­ cation for Benefits Regulation is made prescrib­ ing forms to be used on application or reapplica­ tion for benefits. e ffec tiv e N o v em ber 20, 1990

E lectrical S afety A ct, B.C. Reg. 542/75 The Elec­ trical Safety General Regulation is repealed and B.C. Reg. 450/90, the Electrical Safety Regulation is made setting out rules governing the qualifica­ tions of persons performing electrical work and the issuance of permits to do electrical work and . inspections. e ffec tiv e N o v em b er 22,1990

W aste M anagem ent A ct, B.C. Reg. 470/90 the Pulp Mill and Pulp and Paper Mill Liquid Efflu­ ent Control Regulation, is made establishing maximum concentrations of pollutants in mill ef­ fluent and dates by which the standards must be met. e ffec tiv e D ecem ber 13,1990

M em bers' C onflict o f Interest A ct, B.C. Reg. 475/ 90, the Members' Conflict of Interest Act Regula­ tion is made setting out forms for disclosure of conflicts of interest by members. e ffec tiv e D ecem ber 18,1990

Insurance (M otor Vehicle) Act, B.C. Reg. 447/83, the Revised Regulation (1984) is amended as to a) s.55, relating to breach of statutory condi­ tions associated with criminal offences by deleting the words "his claim arises out of or is related to" the circumstances surround­ ing the offence and substituting "he is" eg. the phrase "his claim arises out of or is re­ lated to his operation of a vehicle while he is under the influence of intoxicating liquor etc "becomes" he is operating a vehicle while he is under the influence of intoxicating liquor etc", b) Part 7, relating to the amount of accident benefits payable, including providing for coverage for income replacement on pay­ ment of a surcharge premium, c) Part 9, relating to extension insurance, by clarifying the provisions relating to the choice of law governing entitlement to dam­ ages where an accident occurs in another ju­ risdiction, d) s.127, relating to coverage for a tempo­ rary substitute motor vehicle, clarifying that the limitations in the owner's certificate is­ sued in respect of the vehicle temporarily being replaced do not limit the right of the actual owner of the temporary substitute motor vehicle to indemnification, and e) s. 168 (new), providing for the issuance of a fleet reporting policy to the operator of a fleet that consists of at least 5 vehicles. effec tiv e Ja n u ary 1,1991 \

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Legislative Update (continued) M otor Vehicle Act, B.C. Reg. 26/58, The Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, is amended as to a) Division 37, Safety Code, expanding the provisions relating to the issuance of safety certificates to commercial carriers, and mak­ ing it an offence for a carrier to permit a driver to drive a vehicle where the carrier does not have a safety certificate. Previ­ ously the carrier committed an offence only if the carrier "knowingly" permitted the driver to drive a vehicle in these circum­ stances. Also added to this part are provi­ sions restricting hours of service for drivers and requiring that a daily log be kept; and requiring pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports. In addition, there is provision for audits of safety records, and the establish­ ment of a maximum fine of $2,000 or 6 months imprisonment for breach of the safety requirements in the Act, and b) Division 38 (new), providing for the issu­ ance of disabled persons' parking permits. effectiv e Jan u ary 1,1991

Workers' Com pensation Act, B.C. Reg. 463/90 is made making changes to the Act as to periodical ; payments of compensation in accordance with the Consumer Price Index. effectiv e Jan u ary 2 , 2992i

Court Rules Act, B.C. Reg. 478/90, the Small Claims Rules and Small Claims Transition Rule are made and the Small Claim Court Fees Regu- j lation, B.C. Reg. 100/88 and Small Claim Forms ] Regulation, B.C. Reg. 478/77, are repealed. The Small Claims Rules set out comprehensive rules governing the litigation process involved in a small claims matter. The stated purpose is to make it easy for people to use the court to resolve disputes. Schedule B prescribes forms which must be completed in accordance with the in­ structions on the forms, for making a claim, re- 1 plying to a claim, adding a third party, proof of service, applying for a default order, notice of a settlement conference, certificate of readiness, summons of a witness and others. In addition to provisions governing the trial, the Rules provide for a mandatory settlement conference presided over by a judge. (For availability of rules see notice in this edition of BarTalk) effec tiv e February 25,1991

Government Reports The Legislation and Law Reform Committee has recently received copies of the following reports from the British Columbia govern'ment: REPORT

RESPONSIBLE MINISTRY

1. A Ports Policy For British Columbia

Transportation

2. Amendments to the Condominium Act Discussion Paper

Finance and Corporate Relations

3. Company Act Discussion Paper

Finance and Corporate Relations

4. Parks Plan 90 - Recreation Goals

Parks for B.C. Parks and Draft Working Map

5. Commercial Back-Country Recreation Discussion Paper

Crown Lands on Crown Land in British Columbia

If you are interested in obtaining a copy, contact Ann McLean, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, in Victoria, at 721-8157 or the applicable ministry.

Availability of Small Claims Rules The new Small Claims rules came into effect February 25,1991. They will be gazetted in the December 25,1990 issue, however this issue may not yet be printed. In any event, shelf copies are

available from: Crown Publications Inc., 546 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1K8, Tele­ phone: 386-4636, FAX: 386-0221. ($7.25 + GST)

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Centre for criminal law reform/ justice policy opens The new International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Crimi­ nal Justice Policy has been estab­ lished in Vancouver to work toward the improvement of criminal law and the admini­ stration of criminal justice on an international scale.

The centre is a joint venture of the Society for the Reform of Criminal Law, Rutgers Univer­ sity, Camden, New Jersey, the University of B.C. and Simon Fraser University. Initial fund­ ing for the centre has been pro­ vided by the Law Foundation of B.C. The opening of the centre, to be housed in the law faculty at UBC and at SFU's Harbour Centre campus, marks the first time that both universities have

Call for nom inations The deadline for filing nomina­ tions with the B.C. Branch for election to Council is April 19, 1991. The same deadline ap­ plies for filing nominations for the office of President of the B.C. Branch.

The B.C. Branch currently has 50 elected members on Council and approximately one-third are elected each year. M embers are elected for a three-year term

combined resources in such an international venture.

The universities will use their association with the centre to enhance their research pro­ grams in criminal justice areas, with visiting fellows, research associates and graduate pro­ grams. The centre will provide research coordination and scholarship programs to being graduate students from abroad.

It is expected that graduate pro­ grams in criminal justice areas, supplemented with the soci­ ety's international resources, will provide a leading interna­ tional program in this area.

Part-time programs also will be made available to the growing body of lawyers who practice internationally and who are and are eligible to be nominated for a second consecutive term.

In May 1991, election ballots will be sent to the entire mem­ bership of the Branch. Results will be announced at the Branch Annual Meeting on June 21, 1991.

At the March 14,1991 Provin­ cial Council meeting, Council will nominate a member for the position of President of the B.C. Branch for the 1991/92 term. If no alternate nominations for the office of the president are re­

News from the B.C. Courthouse Library Society The new Surrey courthouse will open on April 2,1991. A card access system will be in place for after hours access to the

courthouse library. Please contact Steve Andrews at the Surrey registry to obtain your card.

Office of Public Trustee moves The Office of the Public Trustee wishes to notify members of the Bar of their new office address as of March 4,1991.

Please update your 1991 Direc­ tory, page 68 to read:

O ffice of the Public Trustee, #600 - 808 W est Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3L3. Telephone and FAX num­ bers remain the same: tele­ phone: 660-4444 and FAX: 6609498.

concerned with issues of law as they relate to transnational crimes and criminal proce­ dures.

Negotiations are underway to have the centre designated as a United Nations Inter-regional Centre for Criminal Law Re­ form and Criminal Justice Pol­ icy.

Vincent Del Buono, president of the society, states in a recent press release that there has been a revival in interest in establish­ ing some sort of international criminal court. He notes that the institute could expect to be at the forefront of the move­ ment to establish a new interna­ tional criminal court and possi­ bly an international criminal code. ceived at the B.C. Branch office

by April 19,1991, then the nominee of Council will be de­ clared President-elect for the coming year.

Maritime resolution (continued from page 4) place in Canada."

Collins said in announcing the amendments that an influx of shipmanagement companies could generate 1,600 jobs in banking, insurance, law and marine arbi­ tration within the first three years.

Across Canada, she said there is the potential for 10,000 new di­ rect and indirect jobs by the year 2000. Recent media reports sug­ gests immediate interestby inter­ national shipping companies in locating in Vancouver.

Bisaro said Vancouver, with its key location on the Pacific, could benefit most by the new taxation rules.

"W e hope the legislation will at­ tract Hong Kong ship-owners who together control a fleet of 1,330 ships totalling nearly 65 million deadweight tons," he said.

Law week '91 activities involve hundreds of volunteers Law Week activities throughout the province from April 13 to 21,1991 provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the courts and the justice system. Events include open houses at courts, displays and presentations.

These programs are planned and managed by hardworking volunteer committees through­ out the province. The profes­ sion's assistance in providing their expertise is sincerely ap­ preciated. As well, the court registry staff, courthouse li­ brary staff, police, sheriffs and teachers who also donate their time to plan, provide tours and mount displays and presenta­ tions is gratefully acknowl­ edged.

Lawyers in the School An extremely popular program is Lawyers in the Schools. This program matches classrooms with lawyers who are invited to speak on a specific topic. A fa­ vourite topic of students has been an inside look at criminal law, including the provisions of the Young Offenders Act. Other topics have included family law issues, human rights legislation, native land claims and first­ hand accounts of "the profes­ sion of law."

Lawyers interested in volun­ teering for the program can contact Joanne Taylor, Public Legal Education Society, 150 900 Howe Street, Vancouver V6Z 2M4 (tel: 688-2565) Activities throughout the province Exciting programs are planned in the following lo­ cations and if you are interested in participating in any way, please call the Law Day organ­ izer in your community. ▲ Victoria: John Coupar, 388-6631 ▲ Williams Lake: Sandra Hawkins, 392-4158 ▲ Nelson: Ernie Armitage, 352-5538 ▲ Kamloops: Meegan Clemis, 828-4662

▲ Langley: Sandi Bergen, 534-6773 ▲ New Westminster: Marga­ ret Hollis, 526-1821 ▲ Courtenay: Sally Campbell, 339-5144 ▲ Duncan: Dave Pope, 7464422 ▲ Kelowna: Ross Langford, 763-4323 ▲ Prince George: Judy Jones, 565-6258 ▲ Vernon: Barb Baxter, 5455344 ▲ Penticton: Gordon Marshall, 492-6100 ▲ Merritt: Phil Maher, 3743344 ▲ Clinton: Meegan Clemis, 828-4662 A Nanaimo: Catherine Fraser, 754-3321.

Federal Queen's Counsel appointments Kim Campbell, minister of justice and attorney general of Canada, announced the follow­ ing British Columbia members as Queen's Counsel: Garry Callison, Fort St. John; Gavin Connell, Vancouver; Mary Jane Dodge, Vancouver; Ken Glasner, Vancouver; Marvyn Koenigsberg, Vancou­ ver.

Product of the Month The B.C. Branch Member Services committee announces its endorsement of PARK 'N FLY at the Vancouver Interna­ tional Airport.

CBA members receive a dis­ count on PARK 'N FLY airport parking by showing their membership cards. A 24-hour shuttle bus service is available as well as quick, computerized check-in/out.

Complete details are outlined in the flyer accompanying this issue of BarTalk.

In Vancouver, contact CoChairs Colin Sweeney (6601126) or Sandra Cunningham (660-4353).

The Vancouver Law Courts Open House will take place on April 21 with the Second An­ nual Provincial Court Open House on April 14. A variety o presentations, mock trials and displays are planned. For chil­ dren 12 and under, the Imagi­ nation Market will be on site and children can "create their own courthouse."

If you would like to distribute Vancouver Law Courts or Pro- j vincial Court open house bro­ chures in your firm, please call the B.C. Branch office at 6873404 to obtain copies.

Dates to Note For further information, contact the B.C. Branch unless other­ wise noted April 14,1991 Law Day Provincial Court, 222 Main Vancouver April 21,1991 Law Day Vancouver Law Courts June 21,1991 B.C. Branch Annual Meeting Robson Square Conference Centre, Vancouver June 21,1991 Provincial Council Meeting Robson Square Conference, Centre, Vancouver August 17-22,1991 National CBA Annual Meeting Calgary, Alberta

BarTalk is published by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 504-1148 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2C3 Telephone: (604) 687-3404 FAX: 669-9601 Copyright the British Colum­ bia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association — 1991.