BC Gov News

David Eby, Attorney General, has issued the following statement in support of the new Indigenous court in Williams Lake: 

David Eby, Attorney General, has issued the following statement on ICBC:

Government is taking action against money laundering by transitioning the Province’s gambling regulator and providing it with greater independence to set and enforce regulatory gambling policy.

Current and past government employees who bring forward concerns about serious wrongdoing or who come under investigation have more protection, as the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) comes into force.

Indigenous parents who are going through separation or divorce can now access a free online course that can help them make decisions in the best interests of their children.

As part of the Province’s $2-million commitment to improve access to justice for British Columbians, the Law Foundation of B.C. has awarded a $250,000 grant that will allow the SOURCES Community Resources Society to become a legal clinic.

A new Crown agency has begun delivering family maintenance services and helping families and children who are entitled to support under maintenance orders or agreements.

Proposed amendments to the Election Act will pave the way for the use of modern technology to make voting in provincial elections faster and easier, encourage young people to vote and introduce other improvements to the electoral process.