The British Columbia government is appointing three provincial court judges to ensure the judiciary has the resources it needs to continue to provide access to justice.

The B.C. government has appointed Diana Juricevic Vandor as the new chair of the BC Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT), effective Aug. 1, 2016. Her appointment was made following a merit-based process that included a strong field of candidates.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton released the following statement on medical assistance in dying:

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton has released the following statement on the Supreme Court of British Columbia’s ruling in the Ivan Henry matter:

Health Minister Terry Lake and Attorney General Suzanne Anton released the following statement on medical assistance in dying:

Shovels in the ground mark the start of expanding British Columbia’s busiest provincial court location.

Bill 25, the Miscellaneous Statutes (General) Amendment Act, 2016, was introduced in the legislature by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.

Once a year, British Columbia recognizes Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer Award winners and their significant contributions to emergency and disaster response in this province.

Murderers and others convicted of serious crimes will not be able to profit from their crimes through memoirs or memorabilia and inflict further anguish on their victims and families, under proposed legislation.

To ensure the judiciary has the resources it needs to continue to provide access to justice, the British Columbia government is appointing three provincial court judges.