Justice Factsheets

FACTSHEET: Protection for consumers in B.C.

The Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection BC (CPBC) continue to work on testing the use of online dispute resolution. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 9:52 AM

FACTSHEET: Emergency Management BC

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) protects and improves public safety in B.C. by working with local authorities to provide advisories of active emergencies. read more

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:46 AM

FACTSHEET: Supports and services offered to victims of crime

In March 2013, the ministry awarded $1,055,318 of civil forfeiture proceeds to 84 grant recipients throughout the province to prevent youth crime, violence against women and family violence, bullying, and human trafficking and sexual exploitation. read more

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 9:01 AM

FACTSHEET: Investments and progress in B.C.'s correctional system

Budget 2013 allocates $1.14 billion for the Ministry of Justice - up 2.5 per cent from last year. This includes a $3.9-million increase for BC Corrections to reflect funding for operational base pressures. read more

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 8:53 AM

FACTSHEET: The provincial RCMP contract

The new contract has been a key milestone in creating a new vision for policing in B.C. Communities can have confidence that all of the policing partners - federal, provincial, municipal, and the RCMP itself - are committed to modernizing policing in B.C. through collaboration. read more

Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:16 AM

FACTSHEET: Gangs and Organized Crime

The Province invests $22 million a year in combating gun, gangs and organized crime. read more

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 8:15 AM

FACTSHEET: Policing and Security Programs

B.C. has RCMP provincial force, 61 RCMP municipal forces, 11 independent municipal police departments, a First Nations-administered Police Service, the RCMP federal force, and the transit police. read more

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 8:12 AM

FACTSHEET: Road safety achievements

Approximately 104 lives have been saved since B.C.'s immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) law came into effect in 2010. Alcohol-related traffic fatalities dropped 46 per cent. read more

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 4:07 PM

FACTSHEET: 2013 Civil Forfeiture Achievements

B.C.'s Civil Forfeiture Office (CFO) seeks to forfeit the tools and proceeds of unlawful activity through the civil court process. read more

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 3:43 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: B.C.'s Human Rights Tribunal celebrates 10-year anniversary on March 31

Human rights movements around the globe have been pivotal in supporting open, democratic societies where individuals can lead safe, happy and fulfilled lives. read more

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:42 AM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: B.C.'s vision for justice system modernization

Over the past year, the B.C. government has paved the way for transforming the justice system into one that is timely, transparent and balanced. read more

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:22 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Delivering on B.C.'s justice reform agenda

When travelling long distances, it's necessary to turn around to see how far we've come. With this in mind, let's look at what's changed in our justice system since government issued a green paper a year ago on the challenges facing B.C.'s justice system - challenges that many other jurisdictions are struggling with as well. read more

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:20 PM

FACTSHEET: Criteria for provincial tsunami notification

On Nov. 12, government announced enhancements and modifications to British Columbia's tsunami notification system. read more

Friday, November 16, 2012 2:05 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: A multi-faceted earthquake and tsunami response

Saturday night's earthquake near Haida Gwaii serves as a reminder to all of us just how important it is to be prepared for emergencies. In the days since this event, a number of questions and concerns have come forward around how and when communities received tsunami information from the B.C. government. read more

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 2:26 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Government takes action on domestic violence

Violence in the home has a devastating impact on too many women, children and families throughout B.C. read more

Thursday, October 11, 2012 9:28 AM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Cops for Cancer reveals the big heart of the North

Each fall, my ministry hosts an awards ceremony honouring dozens of police officers who've gone beyond the call of duty - in many cases, to save the lives of people in peril. read more

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 11:34 AM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Examining the potential for Internet voting in B.C.

For some time now, we've been hearing from many British Columbians around the province, as well as from interested municipalities, that they want to know more about Internet voting. read more

Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:23 AM

FACTSHEET: Helping Sicamous move from response to recovery

A five-person Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) team (one manager and two, 2-person damage assessment teams) has arrived in Sicamous and is working directly with the emergency operations centre. read more

Saturday, June 30, 2012 1:45 PM

FACTSHEET: Provincial Flood Preparedness

Local authorities are the legislated lead in an emergency, but the B.C. government provides assistance through Emergency Management BC's (EMBC) co-ordination role that helps communities connect with the resources they need. read more

Friday, June 22, 2012 1:16 PM

FACTSHEET: Government of B.C. responding to increased flood threat

As a result of forecasts of prolonged weather systems bringing rain and increased snow melt to regions where water levels are already high, the River Forecast Centre in B.C. has issued several advisories and warnings. read more

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 10:19 AM