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.
Ann Forry says she’s been revictimized in her daughter’s death by a system set up to protect doctors over patients. Her 29-year-old died of toxic shock syndrome after the third time she was turned away at Lion’s Gate emergency department.
As seen in Hamyaari Media by Massoud Sakhaipour, 16th May 2022. Original article English translation On Saturday, May 7, 2022, on the occasion of Mother’s Day, a rally was held at 1:00 PM in McBride Park in Vancouver with the presence of a number of families affected by the “Death due to negligence” law in […]
Dozens of bereaved family members gathered in Kitsilano on May 7th 2022, demanding justice for children they say died due to medical negligence. The memorial walk started at McBride Park, ending at the office of BC Attorney General David Eby.
Dozens gathered in Vancouver Saturday for the inaugural “Mothers for Justice Memorial Walk.”
Many of those attending have lost loved ones, alleging the deaths were due to medical negligence. Now, they are channeling their grief into calls for justice and a campaign for change.
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.