LOTA introduces mandatory reporting requirements regarding indirect ownership of land and grants the public access to a searchable database called the Land Owner Transparency Registry (“LOTR”).

After a late start, summer weather has finally arrived in BC. As with all things in the wake of COVID-19, summer plans are taking a different shape this year for Canadian families.

With ongoing restrictions and limitations during this pandemic, your business may face a decision on how to comply with federal and provincial rulings that affect important in-person meetings, including strict physical distancing guidelines.

On April 16, 2020, the Supreme Court of BC announced that the suspension of all regular court operations would be extended until May 29, 2020.

As the province continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the BC Supreme Court, Provincial Court and Court of Appeal have been updating and changing their operations and procedures.