Residents and visitors to Victoria will have a new destination for reflection and learning as construction begins on a monument park honouring Japanese Canadians in B.C. who were forcibly displaced, dispossessed and interned during the Second World War.

People who had their intimate images shared without their consent will have access to higher compensation and better privacy protections while navigating the justice process with the introduction of amendments to the Intimate Images Protection Act (IIPA).

One year after its launch on May 30, 2024, the Province’s racist incident helpline is making a difference for people in B.C. experiencing racism, with approximately 94% of callers reporting their needs were met.

A new provincial committee has begun work to remove systemic barriers that make access to government programs and services challenging for racialized people in British Columbia.

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jessie Sunner, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following joint statement on International Human Rights Day:

Premier David Eby has appointed a new cabinet that is ready to listen to British Columbians and deliver on the core challenges people are facing – a team that combines years of experience and fresh perspectives from outside of government.