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Monday, March 27, 2017 3:15 PM
The British Columbia government is investing more than $16 million to support collaborative solutions for resolving child protection cases, enhance assistance with family and civil law issues, and improve access to justice.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017 10:00 AM
Leaders of British Columbia’s justice, public safety, mental health, substance use and social services sectors have committed to create an action plan on crisis response and continuity of care. The action plan is scheduled to be complete by November 2017.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:00 AM
Leaders of B.C.’s justice and public safety sector came together for a discussion of services and supports to benefit people with mental-health or substance-use disorders who are in contact with the criminal justice system.
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Monday, May 2, 2016 1:53 PM
Bill 25, the Miscellaneous Statutes (General) Amendment Act, 2016, was introduced in the legislature by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016 2:20 PM
Following a court decision to allow campers to stay at the Victoria courthouse site through the summer, the provincial government is working with the City of Victoria, along with fire and police officials, to develop a plan for safety standards to better protect people at the site and nearby residents.
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Sunday, December 6, 2015 9:00 AM
Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton marked the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with the following statement:
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015 10:17 AM
Bill 23, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2015, was introduced in the legislature by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:18 AM
Strengthened public safety, high training standards and improved access to public places, such as transit vehicles and restaurants, are key goals of B.C.'s newly introduced Guide Dog and Service Dog Act.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 10:00 AM
Two new legal aid projects announced at Victoria's Justice Access Centre (JAC) are focused on providing B.C. families with the services they need to help them with their family law issues.
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Thursday, May 29, 2014 1:00 PM
A pilot project that helps high-risk inmates transition back into society through housing, health and community supports has shown promise in reducing criminal behaviour among program participants and is being implemented at three B.C. correctional centres.
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