Engagement Summary Attorney General David Eby, QC, engaged practising lawyer Jamie Maclaren QC to conduct an independent review of British Columbia’s legal aid service delivery system, including a report with recommendations, by December 31, 2018. Mr. Maclaren conducted a review according to Terms of Reference laid out by the Attorney General. The review focused …
What was this engagement about? In September 2018, the Attorney General engaged Dr. Peter German to follow up his review of money laundering in B.C. casinos by investigating whether other sectors of B.C.’s economy are vulnerable to these activities. Dr. German conducted his review according to the terms of reference laid out by the …
Engagement was open November 23, 2017 to February 28, 2018 On this page: Engagement summary The Province introduced legislation to hold a referendum in the fall of 2018, which asked British Columbians to decide whether B.C. should keep its current voting system (First Past the Post) or move to a system of Proportional Representation. Countries …
Engagement Summary British Columbia’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth, has announced that government intends to regulate how tickets for live events are bought and sold, to make it fairer for British Columbians. Feedback was gathered from British Columbians who have bought, or have tried to buy, tickets for live events, …
Engagement Summary The purpose of this engagement was to invite British Columbians to provide input to help shape government’s next steps regarding the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). The engagement website provided information on the current Access to Information and Privacy rules in BC and elsewhere in Canada, and asked the …
Engagement Summary The Province sought input to help develop guiding principles and standards to promote and ensure equality in the delivery of policing services in B.C. The Province committed to establishing these standards in response to a recommendation from the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry (MWCI), however this work also draws on the themes and …
Engagement Summary The Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Act requires all public post-secondary institutions in B.C. to have a sexual violence and misconduct policy. During the period from December 4, 2017 to February 28, 2018 we asked you for feedback on your institution’s policy. The list of post-secondary institution’s policies are available for review. …
Engagement Summary On August 4, 2017 Premier John Horgan along with Attorney General David Eby announced that British Columbia will re-establish the B.C. Human Rights Commission to address inequality and discrimination. The Attorney General tasked Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism, to lead a public engagement process and provide recommendations. The report …
Engagement Summary In April 2017, the Government of Canada introduced the Cannabis Act and amendments to the Criminal Code to address cannabis impaired driving with plans to make non-medical cannabis legal in Canada by July 2018. To prepare for July 2018, the Province of British Columbia conducted a five week public and stakeholder engagement …
Engagement Summary The Province invited feedback on proposed amendments to the 2004 Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines. The Guidelines help local governments, land-use managers, and approving officers develop and implement land-use management plans, and make subdivision approval decisions in areas subject to flood hazards. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource …
