http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Attorney General en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA – Bill 20, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2009, introduced in the legislature today, will affect a number of provincial statutes. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0014-000540.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:10 GMT VICTORIA – Amendments to the Lobbyists Registration Act introduced by Attorney General Michael de Jong, QC, will provide greater public accountability for lobbyists and enhanced powers for the registrar. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0013-000536.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:40:59 GMT VICTORIA – Attorney General Michael de Jong released the following statement regarding polygamy. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0012-000518.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:44:40 GMT VICTORIA – The 35th anniversary of the creation of B.C. sheriff services is being recognized by Attorney General Michael de Jong, QC, during Sheriff Week in British Columbia, Oct. 10 to 16. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0011-000477.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:19:41 GMT VICTORIA – Bill 13, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2009, was introduced in the legislature today and affects a number of provincial statutes. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0010-000453.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:46:43 GMT VICTORIA – The office of B.C.’s ombudsman will change its name to the office of the ombudsperson under legislation introduced today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0009-000446.htm Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:50:07 GMT SASKATOON — British Columbia’s commitment to improved federal wiretap and lawful access legislation was reaffirmed today by Attorney General Michael de Jong and Solicitor General Kash Heed, as they joined the western justice ministers’ conference in Saskatoon to talk about innovative ways to both fight and prevent crime. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0008-000368.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:10:31 GMT VANCOUVER – In the year since Vancouver’s Downtown Community Court embarked on a new problem-solving approach to dealing with offenders, the Province and judiciary have gained insight into assisting offenders by bringing together justice, health and social service agencies to help change criminals’ behaviour. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0007-000359.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:24:13 GMT VICTORIA – Attorney General Michael de Jong made the following statement today regarding the Province’s appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court decision on Bill 42, the Election Act: http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0006-000329.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:49:24 GMT VICTORIA – New legislation reintroduced by Attorney General Michael de Jong, QC, will modernize and streamline the making of wills and administering of estates. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AG0005-000319.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:39:50 GMT