Wrongful Death

CBC News: Grieving families say their lost loved ones are ‘worthless’ under B.C. law, call for changes

Family members say lost loved ones are ‘worthless’ under B.C. law in emotional PSA.

A 30-second public service announcement by the B.C. Wrongful Death Law Reform Society shows 14 grieving family members holding photos of lost loved ones, part of a campaign to overhaul the province’s Family Compensation Act.

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Vancouver City Councillor Pete Fry Puts UBCM Motion Forward to Modernize BC Wrongful Death Laws

Vancouver City Councillor Pete Fry has put forth a motion for the Union of BC Municipalities to recommend to the province that our wrongful death laws be modernized so as to provide a foundation of “worth” under the law for everyone in the province of BC.

A foundation of “worth” or “value” of human life would allow for access to justice, accountability to wrongdoers, and for us to prevent future wrongful deaths in the first place through financial deterrence.

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Replay of the Tuff City Radio Live Interview With MLA Mike de Jong, Ann Forry, In Their Name President Michael-James Pennie

On February 1, 2021 our Society appeared for an interview with BC Opposition Attorney General Critic Mike de Jong, Ann Forry (Natasha’s Mom), and BC Wrongful Death Law Reform Society President, Michael-James Pennie.

Tuff City Radio is a station that broadcasts locally in Tofino, BC and streams online worldwide.

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Tune in Live to Tuff City Radio Monday February 1, 2021 9AM PST!

Tuff City Radio is a station that broadcasts locally in Tofino, BC and streams online worldwide. They will be interviewing BC Opposition Attorney General Critic Mike de Jong, Ann Forry (Natasha’s Mom), and BC Wrongful Death Law Reform Society President Michael-James Pennie, beginning at 9 AM PST, Monday, February 1, 2021!

It’s going to be a thought provoking interview on the politics of modernizing these laws and you will not want to miss it!

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