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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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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:

Attorney general’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 8:30 AM

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

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

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:

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:

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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Strengthening consumer protection in B.C.

Expanding support for francophone families going through separation

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

New associate judge appointed to Supreme Court of British Columbia

Attorney general’s statement on updated Crown counsel policy

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

Enhancing helpline to better support people facing hate

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

Exploring legal options related to Tumbler Ridge tragedy

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

Attorney general’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month

Appointing a Provincial Court judge in Nanaimo

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

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

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

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