The Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2021, was introduced in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

On April 8, 2021, the B.C. Court of Appeal granted a partial stay of the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision that ruled it was unconstitutional for the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) to make minor injury determinations and decide claims of up to $50,000 in motor vehicle injury (MVI) disputes.

The Province is making amendments to the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) to provide greater clarity for government employees who report serious wrongdoings under the act. 

The Province, in partnership with the City of Victoria, is moving forward with four new supportive housing projects that will deliver up to 192 permanent homes with 24/7 support for people experiencing homelessness.

The Province, through BC Housing, has made a number of improvements to a program that helps seniors and people with permanent disabilities or diminished abilities with the cost of making adaptations to their homes for independent living.

A temporary suspension of limitation periods to commence court proceedings in British Columbia will end March 25, 2021.

A sufficient number of indoor spaces to support moving Victoria’s encampment residents inside have been secured through an ongoing partnership between the City of Victoria, the Province and BC Housing.

Alison MacPhail has been appointed chair of the British Columbia Review Board, effective Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021.

Evidence Act regulations have been made that will reduce the cost and complexity of lawsuits under the current auto insurance system.