Introduction The recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in British Columbia are governed by principles of private international law, which aim to balance the interests of international comity with the integrity of Canada’s domestic legal system. British Columbia courts generally recognize foreign judgments to facilitate cross-border legal cooperation, ensuring predictability and stability in international transactions.…
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Introduction A Power of Attorney (POA) is a crucial legal document that allows an individual (the donor or principal) to appoint another person (the attorney) to act on their behalf in managing financial, legal, and sometimes personal affairs. In British Columbia, POAs are governed by the Power of Attorney Act, SBC 2011, c 17, which…