Ministry of Attorney General of British Columbia

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The Ministry of Attorney General of British Columbia is a provincial government department responsible for a broad range of legal services in the province. Its responsibilities encompass sheriff and court administration services, legal aid, prosecution services, administrative tribunals, civil and family justice services, the protection and promotion of human rights, and providing legal advice to the Government of British Columbia.

## Background

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The attorney general of British Columbia (AG) oversees the Ministry of Attorney General within the province of British Columbia, Canada. The attorney general is a member of the provincial cabinet, typically a member of Legislative Assembly who is chosen by the premier of British Columbia and formally appointed by the lieutenant governor of British Columbia.[citation needed]

The Ministry of Attorney General of British Columbia was established on August 5, 1871, following British Columbia's entry into the Canadian Confederation on July 20, 1871. John Foster McCreight, who also served as the first Premier of British Columbia, was the first Attorney General of the province of British Columbia.[1]

The ministry’s mandate includes ensuring that the justice system in British Columbia keeps communities safe and operates with fairness, proportionality, and certainty in criminal, civil, and family law matters. The ministry strives to make the justice system accessible, overcoming barriers such as distance and complexity, and aims to provide clear information and options to the public.[citation needed]

The Ministry of Attorney General actively engages with British Columbians to shape legislation and policy. The ministry’s legislation and policy pages provide comprehensive information on legislative updates, current online consultations, and an archive of past consultations. The ministry is involved in various legislation and policy reviews to advance government priorities, address public interest issues, and respond to developments in common law. Feedback from the public is often sought on legislative or policy proposals to help the ministry evaluate and address issues related to potential changes.[citation needed]

The current minister and attorney general since December 7, 2022 is Niki Sharma.[2]

## See also

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* Government of British Columbia
* Politics of British Columbia
* Attorney General of British Columbia

## References

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1. ^ "McCREIGHT, JOHN FOSTER". Dictionary of Canadian Biography.
2. ^ "Niki Sharma will draw on lessons learned a young girl in Sparwood in her new role as B.C.'s Attorney General". Vancouver Sun.

## External links

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* Ministry of Attorney General - British Columbia
* Ministry of Attorney General Service Plan

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Government of British Columbia

Sovereign|

* Monarchy in British Columbia
* Lieutenant Governor

Branches|

* Executive Council
* Parliament
* Judiciary

Ministers and officers|

* Premier
* Deputy premier
* Attorney general
* Auditor General
* Ombudsperson

Ministries|

* Attorney General of British Columbia
* Children and Family Development
* Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
* Environment and Climate Change Strategy
* Health
* Public Safety and Solicitor General
* Social Development and Poverty Reduction
* Transportation and Transit

Departments and agencies|

* Agricultural Land Reserve
* British Columbia Ambulance Service
* B.C. Ferry Authority
* Commission on Resources and Environment
* Creative BC Film Commission
* Elections BC
* British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission
* Emergency Support Services
* Environmental Assessment Office
* British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program
* HealthLinkBC
* British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
* Independent Investigations Office
* Land Title and Survey Authority
* Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch
* Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons
* Open Learning Agency
* BC Parks
* BC Pension Corporation
* British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation
* Recreation Sites and Trails BC
* British Columbia Securities Commission
* British Columbia Utilities Commission
* BC Wildfire Service
* WorkSafeBC

See also|

* Order of precedence in British Columbia
* Government House
* Politics of British Columbia
* List of British Columbian ministries

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