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.
The Lower Mainland Local Government Association is having their Annual General Meeting on May 12, 2021. Motion R4, Updating BC’s Wrongful Death Laws (page 34), which was initiated by the Vancouver City Council, is up for endorsement to move onward to the UBCM Annual Conference.
We’re happy to share that MLA Andrew Mercier of Langley has shown his support for his constituent Kari Bateman and our Society’s goals to modernize BC’s wrongful death laws!
We’re pleased to share that MLA Doug Routley of Nanaimo-North Cowichan has come out in support of his constituent Sharon Andersen and our Society’s goals to modernize BC’s wrongful death laws!
A heartbroken mum has revealed her tragic daughter’s final words to her as the “vibrant and healthy” young woman died after doctors missed a fatal infection.