The debate on the proposal for a unified legal regulatory framework in British Columbia continues to evolve. The Law Society of British Columbia continues to update its timeline documenting developments around this legislative proposal.
In the latest developments, in July, the Law Society of British Columbia appointed members to the transitional board of Legal Professions BC, despite continuing to oppose Bill 21, which would introduce the new unified regulator. The BC Green Party also released an open letter supporting the Law Society’s legal challenge, which is currently before the court.
This timeline reflects an ongoing struggle between the government’s push for regulatory consolidation and the legal community concerns in relation to independence and public trust.