CANADA, April 11 - Cheryl Casimer, political executive, First Nations Summit – “We continue to bear witness to the offensive and unacceptable impacts of interpersonal and systemic racism against First Nations people in B.C. This long overdue legislation, …
CANADA, April 10 - Nancy Merrill, KC, lawyer, mediator and family arbitrator, Merrill, Long & Co; past president, The Law Society – “For years, I have seen people struggle to find services and support in our legal system. So, I particularly welcome the …
CANADA, April 10 - New legislation will help keep kids safe and focused on their education by preventing disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests, on school grounds. “While everyone has a right to freedom of expression, disrupting or scaring …
CANADA, April 5 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new Provincial Court judges to support timely and efficient access to justice. Judges are a vital component of any democratic justice system. They are relied on for their integrity and …
CANADA, April 3 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Sikh Heritage Month: “Since 2017, April has been marked as Sikh Heritage Month in B.C. to honour the invaluable contributions Sikhs have made to our …
CANADA, April 3 - More than 60 organizations have received funding to support projects designed to counter racism and promote inclusivity throughout the province. The B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants program is providing $310,000 to support …
CANADA, March 22 - Nearly 80 people and organizations were nominated for the 2024 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards, honouring their efforts to combat racism and create a more inclusive B.C. “Whether it is the rise in Islamophobia or …
CANADA, March 21 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “For many people in British Columbia, racism and discrimination is an awful reality. “Today and every day, our …
CANADA, March 14 - The Province is going after wrongdoers to recover the costs of public-health harms their products cause to people. The public health accountability and cost recovery act will provide the tools necessary for the government to recover …
CANADA, March 11 - Government introduced the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, to the legislative assembly on Monday, March 11, 2024. If passed by the legislature, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes: Lobbyists …
CANADA, March 5 - Families that are eligible to receive or pay family support will now find it easier to access resources with a new mobile app and a distinctions-based approach that will lower barriers to free services. The BC Family Maintenance Agency ( …
CANADA, March 4 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30394 Feedback from people in British Columbia about how upcoming anti-racism legislation should address systemic racism is available online in the form of “what we heard” reports. The …
CANADA, March 4 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30390 More parents and guardians will have help seeking child support payments to improve the standard of living for their children with recent amendments to the Interjurisdictional …
CANADA, February 17 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announcing revisions to the hate crimes policy: “I commend BCPS for updating its policy on hate crimes. These changes …
CANADA, February 15 - VANCOUVER unceded Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) homelands – More people in B.C. will soon have a historic level of access to legal aid services, including legal representation through …
CANADA, February 12 - A new associate judge is being appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia to support the judiciary in providing consistent and timely access to justice. Effective Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, Lawrence Robinson will join a complement …
CANADA, February 6 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed four new Provincial Court judges to support timely and efficient access to justice. The new judges are: Christopher Churchill (effective March 21, 2024); Karen Leung (effective March 4, …
CANADA, February 5 - To make sure people have consistent, safer access to court services, 13 new sheriff recruits will soon begin their careers as members of the BC Sheriff Service (BCSS). “Everyone who uses the court system expects it to run safely and …
CANADA, February 1 - Community programs, research, education, wellness and mental-health supports are part of a $10-million compensation package announced to provide lasting recognition of historical wrongs committed by the Province of B.C. against the …
CANADA, January 29 - People who have had their intimate images or videos shared without consent have new supports to get them off the internet, stop their distribution, and seek monetary compensation. With the Intimate Images Protection Act coming into …
