British Columbia’s attorney general has encouraged justice ministers from across the country to support B.C.’s class action lawsuit seeking damages from opioid manufacturers and distributors and to form a national working group on the issue.

David Eby, Attorney General, will discuss British Columbia’s legal action against the opioid industry and progress in curbing money laundering when he meets in St. John’s, Newfoundland with federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety.

Government has released regulations on the auto insurance product changes announced earlier this year, increasing care for injured people while helping ICBC return to financial sustainability.

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) has launched its wholesale customer website for licensed, private retailers of non-medical cannabis in British Columbia.

The first legal, private non-medical cannabis retail store licence in British Columbia has been issued in Kimberley.

Increased penalties will come into effect Nov. 1, 2018, for drivers who put people at risk through excessive speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving and other violations.

The B.C. government has introduced legislation in order to make campaigns to recall members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) more fair by banning corporate and union donations, as well as restricting advertising rules.

The Government of British Columbia is introducing legislative amendments that will increase lobbying transparency and accountability in B.C., with the intent of strengthening confidence and trust in the integrity of public decision making.