Recent Judgements And Announcements Made In BC
Feedback Invited: Supreme Court’s Role in Advancing Reconciliation
As announced in the BC Supreme Court’s 2024 Annual Report, the Court has struck a Reconciliation Working Group (RWG). The RWG is informed by the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the Calls to Action, and has been established to.
Port Coquitlam Law Courts – Supreme Court Registry Opening
On Monday, June 9, 2025, a new Supreme Court registry will open at the Port Coquitlam Law Courts and full registry services will be available. The address for the Port Coquitlam Law Courts is: 2620 Mary Hill Road Port Coquitlam BC V3C 3B2 Please visit our.
Practice Direction 24 – Witness Oaths and Affirmations
Chief Justice Skolrood has updated Practice Direction 24 – Witness Oaths and Affirmations, which describes some administrative aspects of oaths and affirmations in court proceedings including the use of religious or cultural items other than the Bible.
CPD-4 – Procedure for Detention Reviews Under s. 525 of the Criminal Code
Associate Chief Justice Holmes has issued a revised version of CPD-4. The main change is to extend the timeframe during which counsel may use the Adjournment Form to adjourn a scheduling hearing. CPD-4 and the related forms can be found on our website.
Judicial Retirement – Associate Justice Carolyn P. Bouck
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that Associate Justice Carolyn P. Bouck retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Victoria on June 30, 2025. Justice Bouck was appointed to the Supreme Court on December 11, 2009.
Court Operations – 2026 FIFA World Cup
Chief Justice Skolrood has announced some scheduling adjustments for the Supreme Court during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at some court locations. The full notice is available on our website.
Judicial Transfer – Justice Martha M. Devlin
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces the judicial transfer of Justice Devlin to Vancouver from New Westminster as of June 19, 2025.
Feedback Invited: Civil and Family Chambers Practice Review
The Court has struck a Civil and Family Chambers Practice Working Group to review the current practices and procedures for both regular (short) and long chambers, and to consider potential changes with a view to providing a more timely and efficient chambers .
Anderson Square Holdings Ltd. v. Zhang, 2025 BCCA 288 – 2025/08/18
Anderson Square Holdings Ltd. v. ZhangThis appeal concerns the interpretation of a termination clause in the contract between the appellant developer and the respondent presale purchasers. The appellant submits the judge erred in interpreting the clause .
Dhillon v. Surrey-Delta Indo-Canadian Seniors Society, 2025 BCSC 1574 – 2025/08/15
Dhillon v. Surrey-Delta Indo-Canadian Seniors Society