In a press release dated May 23, 2012, the Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch applauded the recent Supreme Court of BC decision in Vilardell v. Dunham where Justice Mark McEwan held that civil hearing fees are unconstitutional.

“We are delighted that access to the courts has been upheld as a “common good” and that government has been found responsible for ensuring equality of access for all,” said CBABC Past President Stephen McPhee, QC.

Read the CBABC press release here.