Legislative Updates

CBABC has curated this select list of Legislative Updates, including new Bills proposed in the Legislative Assembly, new Acts, amendments and regulations in force.

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided here; however, lawyers should rely upon specific legislation and regulations. For a complete list of new Bills proposed, visit Legislative Assembly of BC.

Questions? Contact advocacy@cbabc.org.

Note: Legislative Updates are archived after one year.

Bill Introduced: Intimate Images Protection Act

  • March 30, 2023

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.

Amendment: Expansion of Whistleblower Protections

  • December 02, 2022

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.