Proposed amendments to the Election Act will pave the way for the use of modern technology to make voting in provincial elections faster and easier, encourage young people to vote and introduce other improvements to the electoral process.

The Province has introduced the interpretation amendment act to allow for a future move to permanent daylight saving time (DST) after 93% of British Columbian respondents indicated support for the change in a record-breaking public engagement.

A consultation is underway regarding proposed changes to modernize the legislation and rules for British Columbia’s highest court.

B.C.’s family court system is proposing a major transformation and British Columbians are encouraged to have their voices heard as part of the process.

The B.C. government has proclaimed Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2019, Access to Justice Week, an annual event that engages the public and legal community to showcase ways to make it easier for British Columbians to resolve their disputes and deal with legal matters.

The Province has reached an agreement with the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL) and the Legal Services Society (LSS).

To ensure a stable, long-term source of revenue for B.C. First Nations, the Province has introduced the gaming control amendment act, which, if passed, will provide B.C. First Nations with 7% of BC Lottery Corporation’s net income for 23 years.

The miscellaneous statutes amendment act (No. 2) was introduced in the legislature on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. 

B.C. courthouses will have new sheriffs walking through their doors as the latest graduates complete the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s (JIBC) sheriff academy program in New Westminster.

David Eby, Attorney General, has issued the following statement regarding Purdue Pharma: