OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2025

November 27, 2025
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION - BLACK LAW STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION

The UBC, UVic and TRU chapters of the Black Law Students' Association are jointly coordinating a virtual information session about the judicial clerkship program on Thursday December 4, 2025 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm PST. Please click here to register to attend the session. You can also email judiciallawclerkprogram@bccourts.ca if you have questions about the information session or about clerking in British Columbia.

October 21, 2025
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS

There are three judicial clerkship information sessions taking place in early November.

• Nov 3 - Judicial Law Clerk Program Information Session - Indigenous Students (12:45 - 1:45, online, open registration for students at all law schools).
• Nov 4 - Thomson Rivers University Faculty of Law from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in OM3632 (in-person at TRU, contact career services for further information).
• Nov 6 - Judicial Law Clerk Program Information Session - LGBTQIA2S+ Students (12:45 - 1:45, online, open registration for students at all law schools).

Judges, former law clerks, and legal counsel for the Courts all look forward to meeting students at these sessions and connecting with them about the clerking experience in B.C.

Please email judiciallawclerkprogram@bccourts.ca if you have any further questions about the information sessions or the clerkship programs.

October 9, 2025
AN-20 - SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS DURING THE POSTAL DISRUPTION

Chief Justice Skolrood has issued Administrative Notice 20 - Service of Documents during the Postal Disruption. Administrative Notice 20 provides that parties and counsel appearing in civil and family chambers or at a registrar's hearing must be prepared to address sufficiency of service during the disruption of Canada Post's services. A presider may require evidence of service and may refuse to hear a matter if not satisfied that the opposing party has actual notice of the application or hearing.

October 2, 2025
JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS

This fall the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court are hosting in-person and virtual information sessions about the judicial clerkship program. These sessions aim to foster learning and connection between judges, law clerks, and students interested in learning more about the judicial clerkship experience. The following sessions will take place in-person at BC Law Schools:

• University of Victoria Faculty of Law on October 8 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
• Allard Hall School of Law on October 14 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
• Thomson Rivers University Faculty of Law on November 4 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Please check with your Career Services Office for more details.

There will also be two sessions that will take place online in early November:

• Indigenous law student communities - November 3 from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm PST.
• LGBTQIA2S+ law student communities - November 6 from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm PST.

Please email judiciallawclerkprogram@bccourts.ca if you have any further questions about the information sessions.

October 2, 2025
CPD-11 NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS TO CHALLENGE POTENTIAL JURORS FOR CAUSE

Associate Chief Justice Holmes has issued CPD-11 - Notice of Applications to Challenge Potential Jurors for Cause, which is effective October 6, 2025. CPD-11 sets out the requirements for notice of applications to challenge potential jurors for cause in criminal proceedings. CPD-11 repeals Rule 2(7) of the Criminal Rules of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The related Notice dated July 29, 1999 will no longer apply, and will be removed from the Court's website.

September 30, 2025
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for everyone to reflect on the painful history of residential schools and the continuing intergenerational trauma caused by the residential school system. It is also a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of Indigenous people and communities and to deepen our engagement with the work of reconciliation.

As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada recognized, for reconciliation to become a reality there has to be awareness of the past, acknowledgment of the harm inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour.

The BC Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, and Provincial Court recognize reconciliation as an ongoing process that is part of pursuing a justice system that is inclusive and respectful to all. While each level of court performs an independent role within the justice system, all three courts are committed to working towards reconciliation.

With the input of several Indigenous judges, the courts have chosen National Truth and Reconciliation Day as an appropriate date to provide information about their reconciliation efforts. Additional information and updates will be provided on an ongoing basis through the three courts' Annual Reports and other avenues.

In 2024, the Supreme Court struck a Reconciliation Working Group (RWG). The RWG has focused on (1) obtaining input from Indigenous peoples and organizations, the bar and the public on how the Court can advance reconciliation; and (2) judicial education. The Court extends its thanks to everyone who provided feedback. In the coming weeks and months the RWG will be considering the feedback received as the Court develops its next steps in the path towards advancing reconciliation.

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