CBABC Call for Consultation: Privacy and Children in Family Court Matters
This meeting is being hosted by the Family Law Committee.
ABOUT THE CONSULTATION
The Family Law Committee is preparing CBABC's submission to the BC Civil and Family Rules Committee on their on access to family files, and wants to hear from you, members of the Privacy, Family Law and Children's Law Sections.
The Rules Committee is currently reviewing access to family files under Supreme Court Family Rule 22-8 – Searches. Concerns have been raised with respect to the privacy interests of children and the potential for inappropriate use of sensitive information within documents such as affidavits and other materials filed in family litigation. The consultation paper presents options for reform of access to family law files:
Register to share your views. If you can't attend one of these sessions, please email your thoughts to advocacy@cbabc.org by November 8 and your comments will be shared with the Family Law Committee.
ACKNOWLEDGING FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIES
This webinar is hosted by CBABC, which is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage our members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada, past and present.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS - FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
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Cancellation Policy
To cancel your attendance, please contact the committees@cbabc.org.
