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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.

CKPG Today: A local family demands change after the death of their daughter

February 18, 2021 British Columbia, Law Reform, Legal Insights, Negligence, Wrongful Death

A local family demands change after the death of their daughter following a party bus accident in 2016.

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Global News: 14 families launch PSA demanding change to B.C.’s wrongful death laws

February 15, 2021 British Columbia, Get Involved, Law Reform, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Death in the Media

“The mother of a young woman who died in Lions Gate Hospital last fall after her fourth emergency room visit in ten days is joining 13 other B.C. families to call for reform to what they claim are outdated wrongful death laws in our province.” – Aaron McArthur, Global News

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The Squamish Chief: Squamish local featured in advocacy campaign on Family Day

February 15, 2021 British Columbia, Law Reform, Negligence, Public Response, Wrongful Death in the Media

Ann Forry is one of many fighting to change the Family Compensation Act.

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

February 15, 2021 British Columbia, Get Involved, Law Reform, Public Response, Wrongful Death

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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Motion to Recommend to the Province to Modernize BC’s Wrongful Death Laws Passes Vancouver City Council With Unanimous Decision

February 11, 2021 British Columbia, Get Involved, In Their Name News, Law Reform, Public Response, Wrongful Death

The motion to have the Union of BC Municipalities recommend to the province to modernize BC’s wrongful death laws has passed Vancouver City Council with a unanimous decision in favour!

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