Legislative Updates

The provincial government has announced $3M in funding to advance restorative justice. 

On May 11, 2023, the provincial government enacted Bill 5, Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2023 which places most public sector lawyers into an existing bargaining unit of the government’s choice.

The provincial government has passed Bill 13, the Pay Transparency Act, which aims to address and eliminate pay inequity amongst employees.

CBABC commends the provincial government for tabling the Money Judgement Enforcement Act, on May 1, 2023.

The provincial government recently tabled Bill 17, the Family Law Amendment Act, 2023, which reflects CBABC advocacy on property division and spousal support.

The Province of British Columbia has tabled legislation aimed at protecting against non-consensual disclosure of intimate images and improving access to justice for survivors of sexualized violence. The Intimate Images Protection Act had its first reading on March 6, 2023.

The Province of British Columbia has announced a day of court closure and reflective holiday for public service employees on October 2, in lieu of the observation of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept 30.

The provincial government introduced Bill 2, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Act on February 7, 2023. The Act will recognise National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a public holiday in B.C.

The provincial government has amended the Government Body Designation (Public Interest Disclosure) Regulation under the Public Interest Disclosure Act, expanding protection by 39 more public-sector organizations.

The Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services Amendment Act, Bill 38, was passed as of November 24, 2022. The Act is historic, with the largest amendments in 25 years, and amends the Adoption act and Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).