Current and past government employees who bring forward concerns about serious wrongdoing or who come under investigation have more protection, as the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) comes into force.

Indigenous parents who are going through separation or divorce can now access a free online course that can help them make decisions in the best interests of their children.

A new Crown agency has begun delivering family maintenance services and helping families and children who are entitled to support under maintenance orders or agreements.

Proposed amendments to the Election Act will pave the way for the use of modern technology to make voting in provincial elections faster and easier, encourage young people to vote and introduce other improvements to the electoral process.

The Province has introduced the interpretation amendment act to allow for a future move to permanent daylight saving time (DST) after 93% of British Columbian respondents indicated support for the change in a record-breaking public engagement.

A consultation is underway regarding proposed changes to modernize the legislation and rules for British Columbia’s highest court.

B.C.’s family court system is proposing a major transformation and British Columbians are encouraged to have their voices heard as part of the process.

The B.C. government has proclaimed Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2019, Access to Justice Week, an annual event that engages the public and legal community to showcase ways to make it easier for British Columbians to resolve their disputes and deal with legal matters.

To ensure a stable, long-term source of revenue for B.C. First Nations, the Province has introduced the gaming control amendment act, which, if passed, will provide B.C. First Nations with 7% of BC Lottery Corporation’s net income for 23 years.

The miscellaneous statutes amendment act (No. 2) was introduced in the legislature on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.