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 …
CANADA, December 2 - Employees will benefit from new protections when bringing forward concerns about serious wrongdoing as the scope of the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) expands to research universities and WorkSafeBC. “By bringing employees from …
CANADA, November 29 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on the fight against opioid manufacturers and distributors following the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision: “In 2018, B.C. began a class-action lawsuit on behalf of …
CANADA, September 17 - The Province has published a progress report that summarizes an effort that brought together government and technology companies to find new ways to help people, especially kids and young adults, have safe experiences online. The …
CANADA, September 16 - Community-based organizations across B.C. can now apply for grants to support projects that tackle racial inequity and foster inter-cultural understanding in the province. The annual B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants …
CANADA, September 13 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new judges to the Provincial Court to support consistent and timely access to justice. The new judges appointed to the Provincial Court are: Michael Fortino (effective Sept. 27, …
CANADA, August 12 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31455 Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2024 will open on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 4, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific …
CANADA, August 9 - Jessica Berglund has been appointed by Attorney General Niki Sharma as the new chief civilian director (CCD) of B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO). The IIO of British Columbia is a civilian-led police-oversight agency …
CANADA, August 1 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31370 Cowichan Tribes will begin using its own laws and the B.C. provincial court to resolve child and family welfare matters involving Cowichan children. Following a landmark co- …
CANADA, July 16 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed a new judicial justice to the Provincial Court to ensure timely and effective access to justice. The new judicial justice appointed to the Provincial Court, effective July 16, 2024, is John …
CANADA, July 11 - Fifty-one new B.C. sheriffs will soon begin their careers keeping people safe at courthouses throughout the province. The spring class of graduates from the Justice Institute of British Columbia is the largest class in recent memory, …
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