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The fight for a fair wrongful death law has generated considerable media attention in British Columbia. All major news sources, including CBC, CTV, Global, CKNW, the Vancouver Sun, and the Province have reported on the campaign, as well as local media throughout the province.

This news archive provides a history of the campaign. It demonstrates the need for a wrongful death law in BC that is just and equal—that is accessible to all British Columbians.

Times Colonist: B.C. parents seek the right to sue for wrongful death of children

Tara Stroup lives “one thought away” from tears.

“I thought I lived in a place where life mattered,” she said. “But there’s been no justice, no accountability.”

Because Madeline did not have dependent children, B.C. civil law places little monetary value on her life. Compensation in cases of wrongful death caused by negligence is tied to the victim’s future earning potential and the age of their dependent children. Stroup said ICBC offered her family money for funeral costs. The driver of the vehicle that killed Madeline and Hayden did not face criminal charges.

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The Province: B.C. parents seek the right to sue for wrongful death of children

Tara Stroup lives “one thought away” from tears.

“I thought I lived in a place where life mattered,” she said. “But there’s been no justice, no accountability.”

Because Madeline did not have dependent children, B.C. civil law places little monetary value on her life. Compensation in cases of wrongful death caused by negligence is tied to the victim’s future earning potential and the age of their dependent children. Stroup said ICBC offered her family money for funeral costs. The driver of the vehicle that killed Madeline and Hayden did not face criminal charges.

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Vancouver Sun: B.C. parents seek the right to sue for wrongful death of children

Tara Stroup lives “one thought away” from tears.

“I thought I lived in a place where life mattered,” she said. “But there’s been no justice, no accountability.”

Because Madeline did not have dependent children, B.C. civil law places little monetary value on her life. Compensation in cases of wrongful death caused by negligence is tied to the victim’s future earning potential and the age of their dependent children. Stroup said ICBC offered her family money for funeral costs. The driver of the vehicle that killed Madeline and Hayden did not face criminal charges.

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Press Release: David Eby Ignores The Families of the Wrongfully Killed

The 2nd Annual Mothers for Justice Memorial Walk was held on Saturday, May 13th at 1PM, led by bagpiper Rich Nichol to Premier Eby’s constituency office.

Despite our efforts and pressure on Premier David Eby, his office completely ignored the families. All the photos of our wrongfully killed loved ones that we posted on his office were immediately ripped down by his office staff. He didn’t acknowledge the issue, or even our existence.

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