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APRIL - JUNE 2022
June 22, 2022
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE ROBERT JENKINS
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that the Honourable Justice Robert Jenkins retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Abbotsford on June 15, 2022. Justice Jenkins was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2011.
June 22, 2022
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE JOHN STEEVES
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that the Honourable Justice John Steeves retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Victoria on June 11, 2022. Justice Steeves was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2012.
June 17, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - JUSTICE BRIANA HARDWICK - JUNE 22, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Briana Hardwick will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the Kelowna Law Courts in Courtroom 1 at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
June 9, 2022
CALL AND ADMISSION CEREMONY - FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022
This event will take place in the Great Hall at the Vancouver Law Courts at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm. There will be approximately 110 candidates being called to the Bar. The ceremony will be conducted by The Honourable Justice Ronald A. Skolrood in the morning and the Honourable Justice Michael Tammen in the afternoon.
June 7, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - JUSTICE MICHAEL STEPHENS, JUSTICE MICHAEL THOMAS, JUSTICE JACQUELINE HUGHES, AND MASTER SUSANNA HUGHES -JUNE 9, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Michael Stephens, Justice Michael Thomas, Justice Jacqueline Hughes, and Master Susanna Hughes will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Vancouver Law Courts in the Great Hall at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
June 2, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - JUSTICE MATTHEW KIRCHNER, JUSTICE LAUREN BLAKE, AND JUSTICE JAN BRONGERS - JUNE 6, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Matthew Kirchner, Justice Lauren Blake, and Justice Jan Brongers will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Vancouver Law Courts in Courtroom 55 at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
June 1, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - JUSTICE BRUCE ELWOOD, JUSTICE BALJINDER GIRN, AND JUSTICE JOHN GIBB-CARSLEY- JUNE 8, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Bruce Elwood, Justice Baljinder Girn, and Justice John Gibb-Carsley will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the New Westminster Law Courts in Courtroom 207 at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
May 30, 2022
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AUSTIN F. CULLEN
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that the Honourable Mr. Justice Cullen retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Vancouver on May 27, 2022. Mr. Justice Cullen was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2001 and served as the Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 2011-2017.
May 30, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - MADAM JUSTICE ARDITH WALKEM - JUNE 1, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Madam Justice Ardith Walkem will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Chilliwack Law Courts in Courtroom 201 at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
May 30, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - MR. JUSTICE IAN CALDWELL AND MASTER RORY KRENTZ - MAY 31, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Mr. Justice Ian Caldwell and Master Rory Krentz will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Abbotsford Law Courts in Courtroom 404 at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
May 26, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - JUSTICE PETER EDELMANN, JUSTICE ANDREW MAJAWA, MADAM JUSTICE SANDRA WILKINSON, AND JUSTICE WILLIAM VEENSTRA - MAY 30, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Peter Edelmann, Justice Andrew Majawa, Madam Justice Sandra Wilkinson, and Justice William Veenstra will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the Vancouver Law Courts in the Great Hall at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
May 17, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - JUSTICE JASMIN AHMAD, JUSTICE SIMON COVAL, AND MASTER KIMBERLEY ROBERTSON - MAY 18, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Jasmin Ahmad, Justice Simon Coval, and Master Kimberley Robertson will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Vancouver Law Courts in Courtroom 55 at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
May 17, 2022
REGISTRAR, SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has an opening in Vancouver for the position of Registrar. Details about this opportunity including a detailed job profile, job requirements, and instructions for submitting an application are available here. The closing date for the competition is Monday, June 13, 2022.
May 12, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - JUSTICE MATTHEW TAYLOR, JUSTICE JULIANNE LAMB, AND MASTER SCOTT NIELSEN - MAY 16, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Justice Matthew Taylor, Justice Julianne Lamb, and Master Scott Nielsen will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the New Westminster Law Courts in Courtroom 209 at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
May 11, 2022
PRACTICE DIRECTION 5 - CLASS PROCEEDINGS
Please be advised that Practice Direction 5 - Class Proceedings has been updated by Chief Justice Hinkson. This Practice Direction describes the procedure for requesting the assignment of a case management judge in a proceeding that is commenced under the Class Proceedings Act. The Practice Direction now notes that the Court will advise parties or counsel when a case management judge has been assigned and will direct that a case planning conference take place.
May 3, 2022
SUPREME COURT LEGAL COUNSEL COMPETITION - FULL-TIME POSITION - VANCOUVER
The Supreme Court has an opening for legal counsel for a permanent full-time position in Vancouver. Applicants should have at least 12 years of active legal practice and experience in Supreme Court practices and procedures. More details about this opportunity, including a detailed job profile, job requirements, and instructions for submitting an application, are available here.
The Supreme Court encourages people from diverse backgrounds and with varied life experiences to apply and to self-identify in their cover letter. The closing date for the competition is Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
May 2, 2022
PRACTICE DIRECTION 61 - APPLICATIONS TO COMMENCE PROCEEDINGS ANONYMOUSLY
Please be advised that Practice Direction 61 - Applications to Commence Proceedings Anonymously has been issued by Chief Justice Hinkson effective May 2, 2022. This Practice Direction sets out the procedure for commencing proceedings using initials or a pseudonym in a civil or family law case.
May 2, 2022
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE LAURA GEROW
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that the Honourable Justice Laura Gerow retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Vancouver on April 30, 2022. Justice Gerow was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2002.
May 2, 2022
RETIREMENT - MASTER STUART CAMERON
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that Master Cameron retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Vancouver on May 1, 2022. Master Cameron was appointed as Master of the Supreme Court in 2018.
April 29, 2022
EXPANDING ONLINE BOOKING FOR CONFERENCES
Effective immediately, Case Planning Conferences, Judicial Case Conferences, and Trial Management Conferences may be booked online. The online booking process is user-friendly and efficient, and simply requires the user to register for a BCeID if they do not already have one. Conferences may still be booked by telephoning Supreme Court Scheduling, but the Court encourages counsel and parties to use the new online tool.
April 26, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONY - MADAM JUSTICE LINDSAY LYSTER - MAY 2, 2022
A Welcoming Ceremony for the Honourable Madam Justice Lindsay Lyster will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Nelson Law Courts in Courtroom 3 at 4:15 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the Welcoming Ceremony.
April 25, 2022
WELCOMING CEREMONIES
In the coming months, the Supreme Court of British Columbia will be holding Welcoming Ceremonies for members of the Court who were unable to be formally welcomed due to the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Members of the public are invited to attend Welcoming Ceremonies for the following justices and masters on the dates indicated below. All Welcoming Ceremonies are scheduled to take place at 4:15 p.m. in their respective courthouses.
Monday, May 2, 2022 - Nelson
- Madam Justice Lindsay Lyster
Monday, May 16, 2022 - New Westminster
- Justice Matthew Taylor
- Justice Julianne Lamb
- Master Scott Nielsen
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - Vancouver
- Justice Jasmin Ahmad
- Justice Simon Coval
- Master Kimberley Robertson
Monday, May 30, 2022 - Vancouver
- Justice Peter Edelmann
- Justice Andrew Majawa
- Madam Justice Sandra Wilkinson
- Justice William Veenstra
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - Abbotsford
- Mr. Justice Ian Caldwell
- Master Rory Krentz
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - Chilliwack
- Madam Justice Ardith Walkem
Monday, June 6, 2022 - Vancouver
- Justice Matthew Kirchner
- Justice Lauren Blake
- Justice Jan Brongers
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - New Westminster
- Justice Bruce Elwood
- Justice Baljinder Girn
- Justice John Gibb-Carsley
Thursday, June 9, 2022 - Vancouver
- Justice Michael Stephens
- Justice Michael Thomas
- Justice Jacqueline Hughes
- Master Susanna Hughes
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - Kelowna
- Justice Briana Hardwick
April 22, 2022
SUPREME COURT CLOSURE - ALL LOCATIONS - SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
All Supreme Court registries throughout the province will be closed on September 30, 2022 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Parties or counsel with a proceeding scheduled to start or continue on September 30, 2022 should contact Supreme Court Scheduling to reschedule. Please see the Scheduling page for contact information for the relevant court location.
April 11, 2022
SC FAMILY LAW PICKLIST - UPDATED
The Supreme Court Family Order Pick List has been updated and is available here.
April 8, 2022
SUPREME COURT MASTER APPOINTMENTS
The Supreme Court of British Columbia welcomes the appointment of Master Scott Nielsen to New Westminster and Master Rory Krentz to Abbotsford. For more information about Master Nielsen and Master Krentz, please see the news release issued by the Attorney General of British Columbia. A public welcoming ceremony for Master Nielsen and Master Krentz will be held on a date to be scheduled, and information about the welcoming ceremony will be posted on the Court’s website once it is available.
April 8, 2022
JUDICIAL TRANSFERS
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces the following judicial transfers occurred on April 8, 2022:
- The Honourable Justice Jackson to Victoria from Vancouver
- The Honourable Madam Justice Murray to Vancouver from Victoria
April 4, 2022
PD-9 - FAX FILING REGISTRIES FAX NUMBERS
Please be advised that effective April 4, 2022, Practice Direction 9 - Fax Filing Registries Fax Numbers, has been updated by Chief Justice Hinkson to include a designated fax number for Prince Rupert.