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Brisith Columbia Attorney General Press Releases

334 Press Releases
  • Published on September 14, 2023 - 21:58 GMT

    New chair, CEO appointed to BC Utilities Commission

    CANADA, September 14 - Mark Jaccard has been appointed chair and CEO of the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC), effective Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Jaccard, who previously served as the chair and CEO of the BCUC from 1992-97, is currently a professor at the …

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  • Published on August 24, 2023 - 19:32 GMT

    New chair appointed to Building Code Appeal Board

    CANADA, August 24 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29402 Following a merit-based recruitment process, Donald Cameron Pedde has been appointed for a three-year term as chair of the Building Code Appeal Board, effective Sept. 1, 2023. The …

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  • Published on August 6, 2023 - 21:44 GMT

    Joint statement on Vancouver Pride

    CANADA, August 6 - Premier David Eby; Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have released the following joint statement in honour of Vancouver Pride: “Pride 2023 has …

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  • Published on July 27, 2023 - 16:07 GMT

    Sixty-eight organizations receive grants to help shape anti-racism legislation

    CANADA, July 27 - Racialized people can now share their perspectives in culturally safe spaces as 68 organizations across B.C. receive more than $300,000 to engage community members on the development of new anti-racism legislation. “Too many people in B.C …

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  • Published on July 14, 2023 - 17:48 GMT

    B.C. appoints two judges, two judicial justices

    CANADA, July 14 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new Provincial Court judges and two judicial justices to support timely and efficient access to justice. The new judges, effective Aug. 8, 2023, will be: Hollis Lucky; and Paul Sandhu. …

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  • Published on July 11, 2023 - 04:52 GMT

    Updated court rules will improve access to justice

    CANADA, July 10 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29164 Amendments to the Supreme Court Civil Rules and Supreme Court Family Rules will make it easier for people in B.C. to access court services. While most amendments are for …

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  • Published on July 1, 2023 - 22:01 GMT

    Parliamentary Secretary’s statement on Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial Day

    CANADA, July 1 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement for Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial Day: “Between 1881 and 1884, more than 17,000 Chinese railroad workers came by ship from …

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  • Published on June 29, 2023 - 01:02 GMT

    Separated families supported for 35 years

    CANADA, June 28 - Nearly 336,000 parents have benefited from the free supports offered by the BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA), which helps facilitate child or spousal support payments. For 35 years, BCFMA has worked to provide financial stability for …

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  • Published on June 12, 2023 - 21:58 GMT

    Indigenous Peoples will receive more culturally appropriate legal services

    CANADA, June 12 - Indigenous Peoples will have access to better legal supports and healing opportunities with the opening of a new Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack and $10 million in funding to support First Nations’ community-based justice programs …

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  • Published on June 5, 2023 - 22:00 GMT

    British Columbians invited to help shape anti-racism legislation

    CANADA, June 5 - People are encouraged to share their thoughts through an online questionnaire about how government can best address systemic racism. The information gathered will help inform new legislation that will hold government accountable for …

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  • Published on June 2, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

    Health-care workers better protected by expanded whistleblower legislation

    CANADA, June 1 - Health-care workers will benefit from new protections when bringing forward concerns about serious wrongdoing as the scope of the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) expands to people working at health authorities, Providence Health, …

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  • Published on June 1, 2023 - 17:02 GMT

    Parliamentary Secretary’s statement on Filipino Heritage Month

    CANADA, June 1 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has issued the following statement in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month: “June is Filipino Heritage Month and an opportunity to learn about Filipino culture and the …

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  • Published on May 31, 2023 - 22:27 GMT

    More sheriffs will help keep people safe

    CANADA, May 31 - Ten new sheriff recruits will soon begin their careers in Prince George, Kelowna and the Lower Mainland. “Everyone deserves fair and equitable access to justice,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “That’s why the work sheriffs do is so …

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  • Published on May 22, 2023 - 16:15 GMT

    Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Anti-Racism Awareness Week

    CANADA, May 22 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in recognition of Anti-Racism Awareness Week: “Anti-Racism Awareness Week, from May 22-26, 2023, is an opportunity for British …

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  • Published on May 20, 2023 - 06:02 GMT

    King’s counsel nominations now open

    CANADA, May 19 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/28836 Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s counsel (KC) for 2023 will open on May 19 and be accepted until July 14, 2023. The KC designation recognizes lawyers throughout …

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  • Published on May 17, 2023 - 01:05 GMT

    Minister’s statement on the introduction of federal Bill C-48

    CANADA, May 16 - Attorney General Niki Sharma has issued the following statement in response to the federal government introducing amendments to strengthen Canada’s bail system: “We welcome the federal government's introduction of amendments to the …

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  • Published on May 9, 2023 - 00:02 GMT

    New chair appointed for B.C. Review Board

    CANADA, May 8 - Following a merit-based recruitment process, Brenda Lee Edwards has been appointed for a three-year term as chair of the British Columbia Review Board. The B.C. Review Board is the independent tribunal established under the Criminal Code …

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  • Published on May 4, 2023 - 18:55 GMT

    B.C. offers protection for people’s intimate images

    CANADA, May 4 - As the next step in preventing the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has issued a letter to technology companies advising them of the newly enacted Intimate Images Protection Act and their …

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  • Published on May 4, 2023 - 18:55 GMT

    B.C. lawyers named first King’s counsels

    CANADA, May 4 - Updated May 4, 2023, for clarification The following King’s counsel appointees are listed chronologically by the date they were called to the bar: William McLachlan (1975) practises civil litigation that includes insurance, contract, …

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  • Published on May 3, 2023 - 03:20 GMT

    Awards recognize outstanding BC Sheriff Service members

    CANADA, May 2 - On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the following honourees were recognized as recipients of the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medals and Bars by the Attorney General. Bars are given in recognition of each decade of service of 30 years or more. …

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