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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.

Replay of the Live Event – ‘A Call to Action’ With Ann Forry and The BC Wrongful Death Law Reform Society

January 19, 2021 British Columbia, Get Involved, Law Reform, Legal Insights, Public Response, Wrongful Death

Over 350 British Columbians registered for the live call event – A Call to Action with Ann Forry and The BC Wrongful Death Law Reform Society.

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Live Event – ‘A Call to Action’ – An Evening With Ann Forry & The BC Wrongful Death Law Reform Society

January 12, 2021 British Columbia, Get Involved, In Their Name News, Law Reform, Wrongful Death

Join us live on the Zoom call for a proactive evening of information sharing and a ‘Call to Action’ to hold our local elected Members of the Legislative Assembly accountable to the public.

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North Shore News: Mother seeks changes to wrongful death laws, saying daughter died at LGH from undiagnosed infection

January 7, 2021 Law Reform, Medical Malpractice, Negligence, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Death in the Media

A mother with strong ties to Squamish alleges her daughter died from negligent treatment at Lions Gate Hospital and she’s looking for justice.

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The Squamish Chief: EDITORIAL: BC wrongful death laws need to change

January 7, 2021 Law Reform, Medical Malpractice, Negligence, Wrongful Death in the Media

B.C’s wrongful death laws are archaic and need an overhaul. A tragic situation has brought these laws to light locally.

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News Talk 980 CKNW: The BC Wrongful Death Law Reform Society on The Jill Bennett Show

December 23, 2020 British Columbia, Get Involved, ICBC, In Their Name News, Law Reform, Medical Malpractice, Negligence, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Death in the Media

Want to know why BC’s wrongful death laws haven’t had any meaningful changes since 1846, while all other provinces have?

Tune in to the replay of the live interview with Michael-James Pennie, President of the BC Wrongful Death Law Reform Society on The Jill Bennett Show CKNW News Talk 980 December 23, 2020 regarding the tragic and preventable death of Natasha Forry, and BC’s antiquated wrongful death laws.

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2024 Election – David Eby & the BC NDP have failed to keep their promise to modernize BC’s wrongful death laws within their 2020-2024 mandate of government.

John Rustad and the Conservative Party of BC have committed to modernize if elected.

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