Attorney General

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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Appointing Provincial Court judges for Port Coquitlam, Prince George

Friday, June 12, 2026 11:15 AM

Two new judges will strengthen access to justice in northern B.C., Lower Mainland


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Knowing your rights when buying tickets for summer events

Friday, June 12, 2026 9:30 AM
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Event tickets must show certain details under B.C.’s ticket sales law


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Attorney General’s, minister’s statement on the federal Safe Social Media bill

Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:27 PM
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Federal action on protecting children online welcome, more needed

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Rick Glumac, Minister of State for AI and New Technologies, have released the following statements in response to the tabling of Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, in federal Parliament:


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New drivers in B.C. can now take first knowledge test online

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:45 PM
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New drivers in B.C. can now take first knowledge test online.

Updated: Online option offers people more choice and convenience, frees up in-person ICBC appointments


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Continuing to strengthen BC Sheriff Service with new sheriffs

Monday, June 8, 2026 1:30 PM
Continuing to strengthen BC Sheriff Service with new sheriffs.

Seventeen graduates ready to support a fully staffed BC Sheriff Service


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Penticton joins B.C.’s class action against ‘forever chemicals’ manufacturers

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 9:00 AM
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 B.C., Penticton working to hold companies accountable for effects of chemicals in drinking water


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