CANADA, August 31 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding Meta announcing new safeguards on its platforms for young people in the U.S.: “Canadian children deserve the same online protections as American children …
CANADA, August 10 - Summary The Province’s Parenting After Separation course provides information, tools for families navigating separation, divorce The course is available in French to help francophone parents, families in B.C. make informed decisions …
CANADA, August 6 - Summary Changes to B.C.’s consumer protection laws are in effect, providing stronger protections against automatic contract renewals, high-pressure direct sales and other business practices that can lead to unexpected costs Other new …
CANADA, July 29 - From ICBC: https://icbc.com/about-icbc/newsroom/2026-07-29-bc-day-long-weekend-travel __________ As people head out to enjoy the B.C. Day long weekend, ICBC is asking drivers to stay focused and prepare for a busy weekend with high …
CANADA, July 23 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/34072 Thursday, July 23, 2026 11:00 AM Strengthens access to civil and family chambers, helps ensure trials are timely, run smoothly Summary A new associate judge has been appointed to …
CANADA, July 17 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding the BC Prosecution Service announcing updates to its Crown Counsel Policy Manual, in response to federal Criminal Code amendments: “I welcome the BC Prosecution …
CANADA, July 16 - Summary A culturally appropriate ash-dispersal site in Delta is a first of its kind in B.C. The site will offer a dedicated space for people to respectfully perform cultural last rites for their loved ones Guidelines are now available …
CANADA, July 9 - Summary In its second year (2025-26), the Racist Incident Helpline received 673 calls, with 92% of callers saying their needs were met The helpline is expanding to support people who are experiencing hate based on sexual orientation, …
CANADA, July 8 - Summary The Family Law Centre is a provincially funded service that provides free, trauma-informed legal support to people experiencing family violence New in-person services in Kamloops and Prince George add to existing clinics in …
CANADA, July 7 - Summary The Province has retained B.C.- and California-based counsel to explore legal options to hold OpenAI accountable for its failure to notify law enforcement of threats made on its ChatGPT platform prior to the mass shooting at …
CANADA, July 6 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the B.C. Court of Appeal decision confirming British Columbia’s class-action lawsuits can proceed against opioid manufacturers and distributors, and their …
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. …
