Earlier today - BC Attorney General Barry Penner announced that five (5) new Provincial Court Judges would be appointed to Surrey/South Fraser, Vernon, Williams Lake, and Prince George. See the full press release here
The Hon. Barry Penner stated:
“I'm confident these qualified individuals will serve the Provincial Court well by contributing their significant legal expertise and experience to B.C.’s judicial system. I congratulate all of the appointees and thank them for taking on the important responsibility of being a Provincial Court judge.
“These five new appointments will help reduce caseload pressures while we continue to work to balance the budget.”
The new Provincial Court Judge for Williams Lake is Marguerite Church effective August 29th. Ms. Church practices civil and family law with Cundari Seibel LLP in Kamloops, where she is an associate. A B.C. lawyer since 1998, she hears appeals under the Employment Assistance Act and regulations for the provincial Employment & Assistance Appeal Tribunal
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