Violence in the home has a devastating impact on too many women, children and families throughout B.C.

Local authorities are the legislated lead in an emergency, but the B.C. government provides assistance through Emergency Management BC's (EMBC) co-ordination role that helps communities connect with the resources they need.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on emergency preparedness to deal with current flood conditions facing several regions of B.C.

The Province is introducing changes to the review process for immediate roadside prohibitions (IRPs), to safeguard the life-saving benefits of its impaired driving law while addressing a recent court ruling.

As the minister responsible for public safety, I want British Columbians to know the facts about how we're improving the DriveABLE program to better meet the needs of drivers while maintaining public safety.

Crime rates have dropped to their lowest point in nearly 40 years, and yet we find our justice system is bogged down with growing backlogs, delays and stays.

A well-functioning justice system is fundamental to our democracy. British Columbians trust those who manage the system to ensure justice and safety are of paramount importance. While significant progress has been made in recent years, there are some fundamental questions that need to be addressed.