Attorney General

Strengthening supports for survivors of intimate-partner violence

Thursday, September 3, 2026 11:00 AM
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B.C. enhances supports for victims and survivors of intimate partner violence

Federal funding helps Province advance Stanton Report recommendations


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Strengthening consumer protection in B.C.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 9:30 AM
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Stronger consumer protection laws are now in effect in BC

Stronger protections against automatic contract renewals, high-pressure direct sales in force


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Attorney general’s statement on new legal filings related to Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 2:50 PM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to new legal filings related to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy:


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Attorney general’s statement on Meta settlement, need for safeguards in Canada

Monday, August 31, 2026 11:30 AM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding Meta announcing new safeguards on its platforms for young people in the U.S.:


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Expanding support for francophone families going through separation

Monday, August 10, 2026 9:00 AM
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Expanding support for francophone families going through separation

Free, online Parenting After Separation course now available in French


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ICBC: Hot tips for a hot long weekend on busy B.C. roads

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:51 AM

ICBC: Hot tips for a hot long weekend on busy B.C. roads


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New associate judge appointed to Supreme Court of British Columbia

Thursday, July 23, 2026 11:00 AM

Strengthens access to civil and family chambers, helps ensure trials are timely, run smoothly


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Attorney general’s statement on updated Crown counsel policy

Friday, July 17, 2026 12:00 PM
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Building a justice system people in B.C. can trust

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding the BC Prosecution Service announcing updates to its Crown Counsel Policy Manual, in response to federal Criminal Code amendments:


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Creating the first dedicated site for ash dispersal on B.C. waterways

Thursday, July 16, 2026 9:15 AM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, standing at a podium.

Province, City of Delta announce dedicated ash-scattering site along the Fraser River


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Enhancing helpline to better support people facing hate

Thursday, July 9, 2026 9:00 AM
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Graphic with text that reads: Helpline continues supporting people facing racism, hate

Racist Incident Helpline supported more people in second year, will extend to 2SLGBTQIA+ people


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Bringing more in-person legal services to survivors of family violence

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:30 AM
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Photo of mother with her arms around two children

Family law clinics will support people in Kamloops, Prince George


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Exploring legal options related to Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:45 AM
"We owe that to the victims, their families and everyone whose life was changed by this tragedy." - Niki Sharma, Attorney General

Province retains counsel to pursue legal action against OpenAI


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Minister’s statement about opioid class-action lawsuits moving forward

Monday, July 6, 2026 8:45 AM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the B.C. Court of Appeal decision confirming British Columbia’s class-action lawsuits can proceed against opioid manufacturers and distributors, and their consultants:


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Attorney general’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 8:30 AM
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Happy Taiwanese Heritage Month!

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Taiwanese Heritage Month:


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Appointing a Provincial Court judge in Nanaimo

Monday, June 29, 2026 11:15 AM

Appointment strengthens access to justice for Nanaimo, surrounding Vancouver Island communities


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Matej Mavec
Direct: 236-478-0544
Cell: 672-922-6576
Matej.Mavec@gov.bc.ca

Alternate: Alessandra Vinhas
Cell: 250-812-9118
Alessandra.Vinhas@gov.bc.ca

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