June 21, 2024
June 2024 Newsletter: News from the BCLI!
News and Updates Advancing Social Justice: Recent Legislative Acts Passed in B.C. The B.C. Legislative Assembly recently passed 27 bills, including 17 amendments to existing acts and 10 new acts. We are pleased to summarize (some of) these changes, with an emphasis on those that address social justice issues with Read more…
May 22, 2024
May 2024 Newsletter: News from the BCLI!
Publications We’ve Published Our Report on Artificial Intelligence and Civil Liability We are pleased to announce the release of Report on Artificial Intelligence and Civil Liability.Learn about why it is important in our blog post here. What is in the report? NEW: Escheat Act Modernization Project This project aims to update BC’s Escheat Read more…
March 20, 2024
March 2024 Newsletter: News from the BCLI!
Upcoming Events Join Us & Share Your Thoughts On Parentag Ensure that all children are treated equally (whether the child was born with or without assisted reproduction) and promote family stability. Join us for an informative discussion on reforming the Parentage Law. Online Consultation On ParentageTuesday, March 26 from 12:00-1:00 Read more…
February 27, 2024
February 2024 Newsletter: News from the BCLI!
Upcoming Events How would you renovate the public hearing process? Feb 28 from 6:00-7:00 PM (PST) on ZoomWe’re partnering with Women Transforming Cities to host this virtual town hall focused on improving BC’s legislation that guides public engagement when a local government is enacting a land-use by-law. Event details and registration can be found here. Read more…
January 30, 2024
January 2024 Newsletter: News from the BCLI!
Publications Dementia + Decision-Making The CCEL Dementia + Decision-Making Project is an initiative to support the rights of people living with dementia in making decisions about their care and well-being. We have developed a package of resources – videos, practical guides, information pamphlets and decision-making flow charts – to share practical and Read more…