CANADA, October 10 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29634 More people with family law cases involving child support and parenting arrangements will be able to get information they need to get a resolution to their matters with the new …
CANADA, October 10 - Following a merit-based recruitment process, Maureen Elizabeth Baird, KC, has been appointed for a three-year term as chair of the Safety Standards Appeal Board. The Safety Standards Appeal Board is the independent tribunal established …
CANADA, October 1 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement to acknowledge Islamic Heritage Month: “October is Islamic Heritage Month, when we are encouraged to reflect, celebrate, learn and …
CANADA, September 27 - B.C.’s justice system will be strengthened by the B.C. Sheriff Service’s (BCSS) comprehensive plan to support sheriffs and make sure people have consistent, safer access to court services. “The work sheriffs do is critical to ensure …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
