CANADA, August 25 - The Province is intending to propose changes to the Family Law Act (FLA) to give more support to families and people experiencing family violence and to offer more parenting arrangements that put children’s needs first. The proposed …
CANADA, August 11 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32658 Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Cowichan Tribes v. AG Canada et al. B.C. Supreme Court decision: “We disagree strongly with the …
CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month: “Each July, British Columbia marks Latin American Heritage Month – a time to honour the cultures, histories and …
CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Taiwanese Heritage Month: “We are proud to proclaim – for the first time in our province’s history – July as Taiwanese Heritage Month in British …
CANADA, June 30 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. “On Saturday, April 26, 2025, British Columbia experienced one of the worst moments in our history, …
CANADA, June 11 - People living in the Tri-Cities region now have better access to court services with the opening of a fully equipped Supreme Court registry at the Port Coquitlam courthouse. “The Tri-Cities is one of the fastest-growing regions in B.C. …
CANADA, June 10 - A graduating class of 33 sheriffs is preparing to start their careers, helping keep people safe as they access court services throughout B.C. Niki Sharma, Attorney General, welcomed the graduates from the Justice Institute of British …
CANADA, June 6 - More people belonging to the Sons of Freedom Doukhobor community are receiving financial health and well-being support, as part of the B.C. government’s apology for historical wrongs committed against them. In August 2024, the Province, …
CANADA, June 4 - One year after its launch on May 30, 2024, the Province’s racist incident helpline is making a difference for people in B.C. experiencing racism, with approximately 94% of callers reporting their needs were met. “Racism has no place in B. …
CANADA, June 1 - Premier David Eby has released the following statement in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month: “June is Filipino Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture and invaluable contributions of the Filipino …
CANADA, May 26 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32379 Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2025 opened on Monday, May 26, 2025, and will be accepted until July 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The KC designation …
CANADA, May 15 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Moose Hide Campaign Day: “Today, the call to end violence against women and children is being heard throughout the country. “Moose Hide Campaign Day brings together hundreds of …
CANADA, May 6 - The following King’s counsel appointees are listed alphabetically by surname, with the year they were called to the B.C. bar: Peter Ameerali (2005) is a leading public law litigator and has been a constitutional expert with the B.C. …
CANADA, May 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Asian Heritage Month: “Each May, people in British Columbia come together to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, a time to recognize and honour the many …
CANADA, May 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement marking Jewish Heritage Month: “As Jewish communities around the world conclude Passover celebrations, we in British Columbia enter May proudly recognizing and …
CANADA, April 29 - Government introduced the miscellaneous statutes amendment act, 2025, to the legislative assembly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. If passed by the legislature, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes: Wildfire Act: …
CANADA, April 25 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32273 The Ministry of Attorney General is providing an update on the process to appoint the next chief judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia. The chief judge plays a vital …
CANADA, April 23 - Organizations in British Columbia will benefit from simplified reporting requirements when lobbying government. Amendments to the Lobbyists Transparency Act (LTA), passed in April 2024, will officially come into force on May 27, 2025. …
CANADA, April 22 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed three new judges and a new judicial justice to the Provincial Court to support timely and efficient access to justice. The new judges are: Aamna Afsar (effective May 1, 2025) Christopher …
CANADA, April 16 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32223 Community-based organizations throughout B.C. have received grants from the Province to fund projects countering racism and promoting multiculturalism. Under the annual B.C. …
