BC Gov News

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).

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:

Wine collectors and fans from around the province are expected to line up for the annual Bordeaux wine release at BC Liquor Stores (BCLS) on Sept. 28, 2019.

The B.C. Prosecution Service (BCPS) has received an international award for professional excellence in connection with its work with Indigenous communities.