The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch and the Vancouver Bar Association cordially invite you to the 38th Annual Bench & Bar Dinner at the beautiful Fairmont Waterfront.

This is an annual celebration dedicated to honour the remarkable achievements of our colleagues and acknowledge their outstanding contributions to the cause of justice, their communities and the province.

Enjoy dinner and networking with lawyers and judges as we announce the winners of the following awards:

• CBABC Georges A. Goyer, QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service
• CLEBC Leaders in Learning Award
• Lawyers Assistance Program Award

We encourage you to invite your colleagues and other professional connections. 

This event is hosted by the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, 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.

By attending this in-person event, attendees agree to follow the health and safety protocols of the venue to reduce the risks of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 and confirm that they are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms on the day of the event.

The CBABC provides access to activities for all members. The facilities for this meeting may be wheelchair accessible. For information about accessible parking or to communicate your request for other accommodation you require, please contact CBABC Events at events@cbabc.org.

We also welcome your suggestions for enhancing the inclusiveness of our activities.

Please note there will be a 20% non-refundable administration fee on cancellations received 48 hours prior to close of RSVP. After the above deadline, refunds will only be issued if we are able to fill your seat from a waitlist.

To cancel your attendance, please contact CBABC Events at events@cbabc.org.