Navigating the legal system without the guidance of a legal professional can be overwhelming and many people choose to try to solve their own legal problems because they can’t afford help. The proposed Legal Professions Act will bring legal professions under a new single regulatory body and, depending on the legal matter, offers people the choice of hiring a lawyer, a notary public or a new designation called a regulated paralegal to assist them.
“When you need legal assistance, you shouldn’t have to choose between straining your finances or navigating a complicated legal matter on your own,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “We’re giving more people more options and helping level the playing field for people trying to resolve their legal issues.”

BC Hydro has launched a call for power to ensure that people and businesses will have the clean, affordable electricity needed to power B.C.’s growing economy and create jobs throughout the province.
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“British Columbians are on the front lines of the fight against climate change and seeing the devastating impact it is having on our communities. The switch from fossil fuels to clean power has never felt more urgent,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. “That’s why we are working in collaboration with BC Hydro, First Nations and the independent power industry to generate more of the electricity that B.C. needs to build a clean economy and power our future.”