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Friday, July 20, 2012 1:00 PM
Canada's first provincial metal theft law and regulations come into effect Monday, July 23, with identification and reporting requirements designed to limit the resale market for stolen assets and ensure thieves are identified and prosecuted.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:30 AM
New regulations will soon come into effect to help reduce thefts of copper wire and other high-value metals, announced Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General.
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Monday, May 7, 2012 4:38 PM
B.C.'s proposed new approach to driving-related tickets will be key to B.C.'s justice reform strategy, freeing up court resources for higher priorities while enhancing road safety.
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Monday, May 7, 2012 2:02 PM
B.C. plans to create the first-ever tribunal in Canada that offers a full array of online tools to allow British Columbians to solve common strata and small civil claims outside of courts, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012 1:00 PM
A mediation process that helps families keep legal disputes out of court has been expanded provincewide, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012 2:00 PM
Bill 41, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012, was introduced in the legislature today by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. If passed, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes:
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Monday, April 30, 2012 2:11 PM
The Law Society of British Columbia would have stronger regulatory powers under amendments to the Legal Profession Act introduced today by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond.
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Friday, April 27, 2012 9:00 AM
Supreme Court judges in B.C. can now get additional help with making trials more efficient. Masters are now able to conduct trial management conferences, which help keep trials on schedule by dealing with procedural matters before a trial starts.
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Monday, April 16, 2012 1:47 PM
New legislation introduced today by Justice Minister and Attorney General Shirley Bond would change time limits for filing civil lawsuits - streamlining the justice system, making the law easier to understand, and aligning it with other provinces.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012 11:05 AM
More than 40 court administration staff and justice officials, including members of the judiciary, were part of the official opening of a new training program at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) today, Minister of Justice Shirley Bond announced.
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