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 …
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 …
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, …
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. …
CANADA, May 1 - Following a merit-based recruitment process, Lynn McBride has been appointed for a three-year term as chair of the Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board. The Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board is the independent …
CANADA, May 1 - New legislation will make it easier for people to get money owed to them following a civil court decision. The proposed money judgment enforcement act will streamline the process for people collecting money owed to them through the courts …
CANADA, April 30 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has issued the following statement in celebration of Asian Heritage Month: “This year’s Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to showcase the many achievements and …
CANADA, April 19 - More people will have better access to the tools and resources needed to address racism and build more inclusive communities, as 60 organizations receive support through the B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants program. “ …
CANADA, April 17 - Amendments to the Electoral Districts Act respond to the independent recommendations of the Electoral Boundaries Commission’s final report on electoral boundaries in B.C. The commission recommends these changes in response to the …
CANADA, April 13 - To better address the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in the justice system and Indigenous children and youth in care, the Province has launched a new cross-ministry Indigenous Justice Secretariat, a commitment outlined in the …
CANADA, April 12 - The Province is helping keep people safe by creating hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending in every region of the province. Twelve hubs are part of the Repeat Violent …
CANADA, April 12 - Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission – “I know that safety is a top priority for many people, and that’s why we’re taking action with new tools to keep people safe in our communities. Different professionals bring different kinds of …
CANADA, April 12 - The Province is helping keep people safe by creating hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending in every region of the province. Twelve hubs are part of the Repeat Violent …
CANADA, April 12 - The Province is helping keep people safe by creating hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending in every region of the province. Twelve hubs are part of the Repeat Violent …
CANADA, April 12 - The Province is helping keep people safe by creating hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending in every region of the province. Twelve hubs are part of the Repeat Violent …
CANADA, April 6 - The Province is one step closer to implementing the rights advice service to help people experiencing a mental-health crisis access information about their rights and available supports. After a competitive bidding process, the Province …
CANADA, April 6 - Government introduced the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2023, to the legislative assembly on Thursday, April 6, 2023. If passed by the legislature, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes: Societies …
CANADA, April 4 - To help more low-income women and gender-diverse people access the free legal services they need to keep their families safe and healthy, the Province is providing $1 million in funding to Rise Women’s Legal Centre. “Going through a …
CANADA, March 27 - Proposed amendments to the Family Law Act will clarify the law around pets, property and pensions to better meet the modern-day needs of separating couples. “Going through a separation or divorce can be an incredibly difficult …
CANADA, March 22 - More than 100 people and organizations have been nominated for the 2023 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards for efforts to address racism and build a more equitable B.C. for everyone. “Indigenous, Black and people of colour in B …
