Government of BC opens public consultation on draft recommendations of Regulated Paralegal Working Group

The Legal Professions Act received Royal Assent in May 2024. The Act intends to create a single legal regulator for lawyers, notaries and regulated paralegals.*

If the new Act is brought into force, a new category of legal professional called regulated paralegal would be established. In 2024, the Attorney General established a Regulated Paralegal Working Group to recommend what legal services a regulated paralegal should be able to provide independently in BC in the event the new Act is brought into force. The working group has now prepared draft recommendations and is seeking input.

Read the working group’s report and executive summary:

• Regulated Paralegal Working Group’s Report
• Executive Summary

Individuals have the opportunity to review the report and complete an online survey. The survey will be open until February 27, 2026. 

*For more information about the single legal regulator legislation and litigation, see our SLR updates and timeline.