The CBABC recommends that the Family Compensation Act be amended to provide for bereavement damages in the event of a death of a family member caused by the wrongdoing of another person or entity. The current failure of the law to recognize such losses is offensive and inexplicable to BC families who experience such tragedies, and is out of line with the law in most jurisdictions in Canada.

Background on recommendations with respect to modernizing BC’s legislation:

CBABC Briefing Note Family Compensation Act