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The Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province. It hears appeals from the Supreme Court, from the Provincial Court on some criminal matters, and reviews and appeals from some administrative boards and tribunals.
The Court of Appeal is constituted by the Court of Appeal Act, S.B.C. 2021, c. 6. The Court of Appeal Act provides for a Chief Justice and 14 other justices, as well as for supernumerary justices. Thus, the Court of Appeal actually has more than 15 judges. The Chief Justice of British Columbia heads the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal has a registrar who, in addition to other administrative duties, hears matters related to the settling of orders and bills of costs.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 21, 2025
STRATEGIC PLAN AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
In January 2025, the Court began a strategic planning process. The purpose was to better articulate the Court's institutional goals and objectives with a view to setting priorities and pursuing and allocating resources. The Court's new 2026-2028 Strategic Plan sets out goals in five key areas:
- access to justice;
- reconciliation;
- communications, public education and outreach;
- sustainability of the Court's resources; and
- workforce strength.
The Court is also pleased to announce the publication of its new Community Engagement Framework. Developed by the Communications, Public Education and Outreach Working Group, the Framework will guide the Court's communications activities. The Community Engagement Framework aims to support public confidence in the administration of justice through active community engagement and timely, accessible, and accurate information about the Court, the court system, the Court's people and our roles and responsibilities.