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What’s New

Legislation has been updated to British Columbia Gazette 68:2 (February 11, 2025), Canada Gazette Vol. 159:8 (April 9, 2025).

Supreme Court Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 443 is current to 2024, c. 26, s. 303 (to come into force by regulation)
B.C. Supreme Court Civil Rules B.C. Reg. 168/2009 is current to B.C. Reg. 166/2024 (Sch. 3)
Small Claims Rules, B.C. Reg. 261/93 is current to B.C. Reg.161/2022, Sch.
Supreme Court Family Rules, B.C. Reg. 169/2009 is current to B.C. Reg 188/2024
Court of Appeal Act, S.B.C. 2021, c.6 is current to 2023, c. 47, s. 13 (Sch 1, Item 2) (in force January 15, 2024)
Court of Appeal Rules, B.C. Reg. 297/2001 to B.C. Reg. 30/2025
Updated Notices, Practice Directions, and Practice Directives
Updated Procedural Guide

The following topics have new cases of significance and are discussed in the new edition:

The cultural shift to summary proceedings means full trials are a luxury
No alternative means of service outside of the Rules
Document disclosure on judicial review
New test for dismissal for want of prosecution
No alternative modes for personal discovery
Party in default not entitled to notice of assessment of damages

For significant new cases:

Mok v. The Owners, Strata Plan VR456, 2023 BCCA 401
Chestacow v. British Columbia (Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal), 2023 BCCA 389
Plaza 500 Hotels Ltd. v. SRC Engineering Consultants Ltd., 2024 BCCA 288

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British Columbia Annual Practice, 2026 Edition plus Forms

British Columbia Annual Practice, 2026 Edition plus Forms