Attorney General

Attorney general’s statement about changes to victims of crime policy

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2:00 PM
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New changes make justice system safer for victims

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to the BC Prosecution Service announcing updates to its Victims of Crime policy that respond to recommendations in the Stanton Report:


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Attorney general’s statement on Asian Heritage Month

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:15 AM
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Asian Heritage Month’ text filled with vibrant photos of landmarks, celebrations, and cultural scenes across Asia.

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


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Making attendance at routine court hearings easier

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8:45 AM
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More BC Supreme Court civil and family hearings can be done through video conferencing


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Helping survivors of family violence navigate legal system

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:30 AM
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Helping survivors of family violence navigate legal system

Innovative law clinics in B.C. support people experiencing family violence with free legal help


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Attorney general’s statement on Jewish Heritage Month

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 AM
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Ancient Star of David stone carving from the Capernaum synagogue, 4th–5th century CE, near the Sea of Galilee. With ‘Happy Jewish Heritage Month’ text

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement marking Jewish Heritage Month:


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Appointing three Provincial Court judges to serve southwestern B.C.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 11:00 AM

(Updated April 29, 2026) Appointments strengthen access to justice in Port Coquitlam, Surrey and Abbotsford


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Expanding free, fast access to family law support in B.C.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:00 AM
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Family sitting at a table.

Provincial Court family registries will reduce conflict, help families resolve disputes out of court


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Attorney general’s, minister of state’s statements on federal online harms legislation

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:40 AM
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Statement on keeping kids safe online.

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Rick Glumac, Minister of State for AI and New Technologies, have released the following statements about B.C.’s ongoing advocacy to the federal government about online harms legislation and AI regulation:


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Attorney general’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on BC Coroners Service report

Monday, April 27, 2026 3:30 PM

Niki Sharma, Attorney General; Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in response to the BC Coroners Service report Our Time to Act: A Review of Intimate Partner Violence-Related Deaths in British Columbia, 2016-2024:


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Extending support for survivors of partner violence in family justice system

Monday, April 27, 2026 3:15 PM
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Extending support services for victims of intimate partner violence navigating family court

Safe Supports Project will continue delivering wraparound services in rural, remote communities


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Cracking down on organized crime, gun violence

Monday, April 27, 2026 10:00 AM
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New regulations for Firearm Violence Prevention Act will help keep communities safe


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Providing annual grants to community organizations countering racism

Thursday, April 23, 2026 10:00 AM
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Funded projects facilitate arts, education, awareness campaigns, interactive programming


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Ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Prevention of Violence Against Women Week

Monday, April 20, 2026 3:30 PM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General; Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in recognition of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week:


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ICBC investing $13.3 million in apprenticeship grants to strengthen B.C.’s collision repair workforce

Friday, April 10, 2026 3:05 PM

From ICBC: https://icbc.com/about-icbc/newsroom/2026-04-10-grants


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Modernizing enforcement, housing, justice tools

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:03 PM

New legislative changes improve fairness, efficiency, make communities stronger


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