British Columbia Supreme Court Civil and Family Rules Committee
Last updated on April 10, 2024The British Columbia Supreme Court Civil & Family Rules Committee (the "Rules Committee") provides advice and makes recommendations on changes to the Supreme Court Rules that are fair, sustainable and have the public's confidence.
The Rules Committee evaluates court rules changes proposed by members of the judiciary, the legal profession, government ministries and the public. It engages the legal profession, members of the public and other users of the courts. It also advises the Attorney General on issues affecting access to justice that might be addressed through the court rules.
Current Members
The current members of the Rules Committee are as follows:
- Barbara Carmichael, KC (Chair)
- Associate Judge John Bilawich
- Jennifer Brun, KC
- Paul Craven
- Registrar Meg Gaily
- Lisa Hamilton, KC
- Lindsay LeBlanc, KC
- Maureen Lundell, KC
- Justice Francesca Marzari
- Stephanie Melvin
- Justice Elliott Myers
- Associate Judge Scott Nielsen
- Associate Judge Shelagh Scarth
- Associate Judge Steven Schwartz
- Krista Simon
- Justice Ronald Tindale
- Justice William Veenstra
Paralegal Attendees
- Wendy Matthews
- Michèle Ross
For more information about the Committee, view the Rules Committee's terms of reference.
Recent Rule Changes
In effect March 6, 2024:
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Removal of outdated gendered and binary language
In effect January 15, 2024:
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Replacement of the title of “master” with the title of “associate judge”
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Miscellaneous Rule Amendments
In effect November 15, 2023:
In effect September 1, 2023:
Current Consultation
There are no current consultations. To provide suggestions for potential amendments or changes to the rules, contact AGSupremeCourtRulesCommittee@gov.bc.ca.
For information on other consultations, see Statutes, regulations and policy.