An additional judicial justice has been appointed to the Provincial Court to help address a backlog of traffic cases as a result of COVID-19 impacts on court operations. 

A new model to help families with mediation and conflict resolution is being expanded to Surrey. 

Starting on Sept. 28, 2020, following consultation with the Supreme Court of B.C. and key stakeholders, the attorney general is amending the Rules of Civil Court to temporarily suspend all civil jury trials for a period of one year.

The Province is extending temporary measures to support the restaurant and hospitality sector.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of BC (ADRBC) has been selected as the organization that will help people find mediators and provide information on alternative dispute resolution.

In order to ensure the safety of both customers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, BC Liquor Stores (BCLS) has moved a portion of its annual Bordeaux release to an online pre-order system.

A partnership between the Province and the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is creating Indigenous justice centres throughout B.C., improving access to supports and helping individuals more easily navigate the justice system.

British Columbia’s new Arbitration Act has come into force, modernizing the province’s domestic arbitration system and improving access to justice through out-of-court options. 

ICBC will embark on a new way of doing auto insurance in British Columbia, the largest transformation in its 40-year history.

The Province has amended regulations to allow private cannabis retail store (CRS) licensees to sell non-medical cannabis products online for pickup in store.