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Making government services more equitable for all

Monday, June 1, 2026 11:28 AM
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Taking action against systemic racism

B.C. launches Anti-Racism Action Plan to address barriers Indigenous, racialized people face


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Supporting families with free services during separation, conflict

Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:00 AM
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A range of supports is available to help people navigate changes in their family relationships


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Attorney general’s statement on Filipino Heritage Month

Monday, June 1, 2026 8:15 AM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month:


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Nominations open for 2026 King’s Counsel designation

Monday, May 25, 2026 8:30 AM

B.C. lawyers invited to put forward peers demonstrating excellence, leadership


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Attorney general’s statement about Supreme Court of Canada decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case

Friday, May 15, 2026 11:00 AM

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case:


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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 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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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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