BC Gov News

The Government of British Columbia has appointed a new Supreme Court of B.C. master to ensure the judiciary has the resources to continue providing access to justice.

David Eby, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding the second-quarter results from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC):

The Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2018, was introduced in the legislative assembly on Nov. 19, 2018.

British Columbians are invited to provide input to a fact-finding review of potential money laundering in horse racing, real estate and luxury car sales by reporting information through an anonymous tip portal.

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.