Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Scott Fraser has issued the following statement to acknowledge the Sisters in Spirit vigils and the Red Dress campaign:

The Government of British Columbia is taking action to modernize democratic institutions and make government work for people.

The Government of British Columbia has introduced legislation to toughen the rules around political lobbying, which is expected to help protect the integrity of public decision making.

Today marks graduation day at the B.C. Sheriff Academy at New Westminster’s Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC).

Attorney General David Eby has appointed an independent expert to conduct a review of British Columbia’s anti-money-laundering policies and practices in the gambling industry, with a focus on the Lower Mainland.

The Government of B.C. has released a 2016 report commissioned to look at practices and the regulatory regime related to suspicious cash transactions at B.C. gaming facilities.

Nominations for the honorary designation of Queen’s counsel (QC) open Sept. 15, 2017, and will be accepted until Oct. 27, 2017. The title is bestowed annually by the lieutenant-governor on the endorsement of Attorney General David Eby, QC.