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Brisith Columbia Attorney General Press Releases

338 Press Releases
  • Published on December 3, 2024 - 02:06 GMT

    Whistleblower legislation expands to research universities, WorkSafe BC

    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 …

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  • Published on November 29, 2024 - 22:27 GMT

    Minister’s statement on the fight against opioid manufacturers, distributors

    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 …

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  • Published on September 17, 2024 - 18:25 GMT

    B.C. releases progress report on online safety efforts

    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 …

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  • Published on September 16, 2024 - 16:51 GMT

    Groups targeting racism can now apply for grants

    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 …

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  • Published on September 13, 2024 - 18:06 GMT

    B.C. appoints two new judges to Provincial Court

    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, …

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  • Published on August 12, 2024 - 16:11 GMT

    Nominations open for King’s Counsel designation

    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 …

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  • Published on August 10, 2024 - 01:16 GMT

    Independent Investigations Office gets new leadership

    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 …

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  • Published on August 1, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

    Provincial court to use Cowichan Tribes laws for child and family services

    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- …

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  • Published on July 16, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

    B.C. appoints judicial justice to Provincial Court

    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 …

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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 16:18 GMT

    More sheriffs will help keep court users safe

    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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  • Published on July 10, 2024 - 19:39 GMT

    More help coming for people resolving family law matters

    CANADA, July 10 - More people throughout the province will have access to a service that helps resolve family law matters earlier. Building on existing family justice services, the early resolution process aims to build knowledge, support problem solving …

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  • Published on July 3, 2024 - 21:29 GMT

    Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month

    CANADA, July 3 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month:  “July is Latin American Heritage Month in B.C. and a chance for us to recognize and …

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  • Published on July 2, 2024 - 18:41 GMT

    B.C. appoints two judges to Provincial Court

    CANADA, July 2 - 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: Parveen Nijjar (effective July 25, 2024); …

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  • Published on June 21, 2024 - 22:08 GMT

    Minister’s statement on Province’s civil claim on ‘forever chemicals’

    CANADA, June 21 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on the Province’s civil claim on ‘forever chemicals’: “The Province of British Columbia has taken the lead in Canada in prosecuting civil damages claims against …

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  • Published on June 3, 2024 - 16:13 GMT

    B.C. seeks anti-racism advocates for provincial committee

    CANADA, June 3 - People from diverse backgrounds with an interest in dismantling systemic racism and advancing racial equity are encouraged to apply to be members of the Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism. The Province is accepting expressions of …

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  • Published on June 3, 2024 - 16:13 GMT

    Whistleblower legislation expands to public post-secondary institutions

    CANADA, June 3 - 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 public post-secondary institutions. “Expanding PIDA to public post- …

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  • Published on May 30, 2024 - 16:52 GMT

    Toll-free Racist Incident Helpline ready to provide support

    CANADA, May 30 - People in B.C. who witness or experience a racist incident can now call a new helpline to receive trauma-informed, culturally appropriate support in more than 240 languages. The Racist Incident Helpline is a toll-free, accessible service …

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  • Published on May 6, 2024 - 20:22 GMT

    Sheriffs honoured for service on 50th anniversary of organization

    CANADA, May 6 - More than 30 B.C. sheriffs were awarded for their service at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the BC Sheriff Service on May 4, 2024. The Peace Officer Exemplary Service medal recognizes peace officers who have a long record of …

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  • Published on May 1, 2024 - 19:08 GMT

    Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Jewish Heritage Month

    CANADA, May 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Jewish Heritage Month: “Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember and honour the countless contributions Jewish Canadians have made in building our province. “For more …

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  • Published on May 1, 2024 - 19:08 GMT

    Joint statement on Asian Heritage Month

    CANADA, May 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have released the following statement marking Asian Heritage Month: "May is Asian Heritage Month in B.C. and a chance for us to …

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