CANADA, August 12 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31455 Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2024 will open on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 4, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific …
CANADA, August 9 - Jessica Berglund has been appointed by Attorney General Niki Sharma as the new chief civilian director (CCD) of B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO). The IIO of British Columbia is a civilian-led police-oversight agency …
CANADA, August 1 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31370 Cowichan Tribes will begin using its own laws and the B.C. provincial court to resolve child and family welfare matters involving Cowichan children. Following a landmark co- …
CANADA, July 16 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed a new judicial justice to the Provincial Court to ensure timely and effective access to justice. The new judicial justice appointed to the Provincial Court, effective July 16, 2024, is John …
CANADA, July 11 - Fifty-one new B.C. sheriffs will soon begin their careers keeping people safe at courthouses throughout the province. The spring class of graduates from the Justice Institute of British Columbia is the largest class in recent memory, …
CANADA, July 10 - More people throughout the province will have access to a service that helps resolve family law matters earlier. Building on existing family justice services, the early resolution process aims to build knowledge, support problem solving …
CANADA, July 3 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month: “July is Latin American Heritage Month in B.C. and a chance for us to recognize and …
CANADA, July 2 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new judges to the Provincial Court to support consistent and timely access to justice. The new judges appointed to the Provincial Court are: Parveen Nijjar (effective July 25, 2024); …
CANADA, June 21 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on the Province’s civil claim on ‘forever chemicals’: “The Province of British Columbia has taken the lead in Canada in prosecuting civil damages claims against …
CANADA, June 3 - People from diverse backgrounds with an interest in dismantling systemic racism and advancing racial equity are encouraged to apply to be members of the Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism. The Province is accepting expressions of …
CANADA, June 3 - Employees will benefit from new protections when bringing forward concerns about serious wrongdoing as the scope of the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) expands to public post-secondary institutions. “Expanding PIDA to public post- …
CANADA, May 30 - People in B.C. who witness or experience a racist incident can now call a new helpline to receive trauma-informed, culturally appropriate support in more than 240 languages. The Racist Incident Helpline is a toll-free, accessible service …
CANADA, May 6 - More than 30 B.C. sheriffs were awarded for their service at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the BC Sheriff Service on May 4, 2024. The Peace Officer Exemplary Service medal recognizes peace officers who have a long record of …
CANADA, May 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Jewish Heritage Month: “Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember and honour the countless contributions Jewish Canadians have made in building our province. “For more …
CANADA, May 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have released the following statement marking Asian Heritage Month: "May is Asian Heritage Month in B.C. and a chance for us to …
CANADA, April 27 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary of Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Lapu-Lapu Day: “As the proud daughter of Filipino immigrants and the first Filipino elected to the B.C. legislature …
CANADA, April 26 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30776 Updated on April 26, 2024 Shelley Lopez has been appointed for a three-year term as chair of the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) following a merit-based recruitment process. The …
CANADA, April 11 - Cheryl Casimer, political executive, First Nations Summit – “We continue to bear witness to the offensive and unacceptable impacts of interpersonal and systemic racism against First Nations people in B.C. This long overdue legislation, …
CANADA, April 10 - Nancy Merrill, KC, lawyer, mediator and family arbitrator, Merrill, Long & Co; past president, The Law Society – “For years, I have seen people struggle to find services and support in our legal system. So, I particularly welcome the …
CANADA, April 10 - New legislation will help keep kids safe and focused on their education by preventing disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests, on school grounds. “While everyone has a right to freedom of expression, disrupting or scaring …
