CANADA, April 14 - Government introduced the attorney general statutes amendment act, 2025, to the legislative assembly on Monday, April 14, 2025. If passed by the legislature, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes: Judicial …
CANADA, April 3 - Families in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster are able to resolve family law matters quicker while saving money on court costs with the expansion of the early resolution process. As of Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the early …
CANADA, April 1 - Joanna Nefs has been appointed for a six-month term as acting chair of the Mental Health Review Board, starting Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The review board is an independent tribunal established under the Mental Health Act. The board …
CANADA, March 21 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “This day commemorates the March 21, 1960, Sharpeville massacre, when police killed 69 people at a peaceful …
CANADA, March 13 - The economic stabilization (tariff response) act is tailored to the specific needs of B.C. and provides government with the tools and flexibility it needs to respond to the rapidly evolving threats from U.S. President Donald J. Trump. …
CANADA, March 6 - Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma have issued the following statements about the resolution of a long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies: Premier David Eby said: “After a 28-year fight to hold multinational …
CANADA, February 25 - Proposed amendments to consumer protection laws in B.C. will crack down on predatory sales practices and ensure people are better protected when making new purchases. “For too long, people in B.C. have faced unfair contract terms and …
CANADA, February 20 - Vinu Abraham Chetipurackal, founder and former co-chairperson, Deaf IBPOC committee, Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf: Chetipurackal is an active member of the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf. His role involves …
CANADA, February 19 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32009 Updated on Feb. 19, 2025 Carol Bellringer has been appointed deputy ferries commissioner of the BC Ferry Commission. The commission sets price caps on the maximum allowable …
CANADA, February 19 - Legislation has been introduced to extend the appointment term of the acting conflict of interest commissioner until the next conflict of interest commissioner can be appointed. Without the proposed legislation, the office will become …
CANADA, February 6 - A graduating class of 24 B.C. sheriffs will soon begin their careers keeping people safe at courthouses throughout the province. Niki Sharma, Attorney General, welcomed the graduates from the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s …
CANADA, February 6 - The Province, in partnership with the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC), is opening six Indigenous justice centres, fulfilling a commitment to establish 15 Indigenous justice centres (IJCs) throughout B.C. Niki Sharma, …
CANADA, February 4 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on Access to Justice Week, from Feb. 3-7, 2025: “Access to Justice Week is an opportunity to reflect on how B.C.’s justice system can best work for British Columbians …
CANADA, February 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Black History Month: “Black History Month is an opportunity for us all to learn about and celebrate the many and diverse contributions of Black people to our province. “ …
CANADA, January 22 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision to certify British Columbia’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors: “In 2018, British …
CANADA, January 7 - Former B.C. Supreme Court justice and current commissioner Victoria Gray, KC, was appointed as the acting conflict of interest commissioner for British Columbia’s legislative assembly, starting Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Gray was first …
CANADA, December 23 - Jennifer Glougie has been reappointed by Niki Sharma, Attorney General, as chair of the BC Labour Relations Board and the Employment Standards Tribunal following a merit-based recruitment process. Glougie has served as chair of the BC …
CANADA, December 19 - Amendments to divorce laws and rules will allow people to use both official languages in B.C. Supreme Court divorce matters. On Dec. 1, 2024, amendments to the federal Divorce Act, as well as changes to the Supreme Court Family Rules, …
CANADA, December 13 - A significant milestone has been reached in the long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies. All provincial and territorial governments, as well as class action plaintiffs, have voted to accept a plan proposed by a court- …
CANADA, December 10 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jessie Sunner, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following joint statement on International Human Rights Day: “Today, we celebrate International Human Rights Day …
