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Coroner’s inquest into the death of Jimmie Johannesson begins July 27

Monday, July 20, 2026 2:45 PM

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Jimmie Johannesson will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court, 20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby.


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Supporting road safety, streamlining licensing for new drivers

Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00 PM
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Updated July 20, 2026: Changes to Graduated Licensing Program help learners develop safe driving habits


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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:


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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on renewal of Canada’s National Action Plan funding

Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:30 PM

Parliamentary secretary’s statement on renewal of Canada’s National Action Plan funding


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

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:30 AM
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Family law clinics will support people in Kamloops, Prince George


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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


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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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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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Province establishes new compliance, enforcement agency for natural-resource sector

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 11:30 AM

Several provincial compliance, enforcement functions consolidated into unified organization


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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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Minister’s statement on recent police officer deaths, injuries across Canada

Monday, June 22, 2026 7:41 PM

Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to the recent deaths and injuries to police officers serving in communities across the country:


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Strengthening response to vandalism, theft, street disorder

Monday, June 22, 2026 11:45 AM
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Provincewide program will tackle chronic property crime, public disorder


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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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