Attorney General

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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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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New associate judge appointed to Supreme Court of British Columbia

Thursday, July 23, 2026 11:00 AM
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Strengthens access to civil and family chambers, helps ensure trials are timely, run smoothly


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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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Attorney general’s, victim’s statements on protecting youth from online harms

Monday, June 29, 2026 10:00 AM
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Photo of Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Chelsey Whittingham, mother of Maddy Croswell.

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Chelsey Whittingham, mother of Maddy Croswell, have released the following statements about the need for further regulation of social media and AI chatbots to protect children online:


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Attorney general’s statement on investigation into StubHub ticket complaints for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026 11:00 AM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has issued the following statement in response to Consumer Protection BC opening an investigation into complaints from people who purchased FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets from StubHub and did not receive them:


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Improving access to justice throughout B.C. using virtual bail

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 8:30 AM
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Bail hearings by video are now used provincewide, five years after a northern pilot project


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Attorney general’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on federal reforms protecting victims of gender-based violence

Friday, June 19, 2026 9:55 AM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in response to federal bills C-16 (the Protecting Victims Act) and C-225 (an act to amend the Criminal Code) becoming law:


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Attorney general’s, minister’s statements on passage of bail, sentencing reforms

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 8:30 AM
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B.C. welcomes Bail and Sentencing Reform Act receiving royal assent


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Ministers’, B.C. seniors advocate’s statements on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Monday, June 15, 2026 8:15 AM
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Josie Osborne, Minister of Health; Niki Sharma, Attorney General; and Dan Levitt, B.C. seniors advocate, have released the following statements in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday, June 15, 2026:


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