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December 2025

B.C. gambling regulation changes aimed at preventing money laundering

The province has introduced new gambling regulations to prevent money laundering, a new independent gambling enforcement office, and a date for when the new act goes into effect. The Public Safety Ministry announced Tuesday (Dec. 2) that a new gaming control act would be coming into effect on April 13, 2026 to establish an updated

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Bill passes to protect B.C. health-care workers providing involuntary care

The B.C. government passed a bill on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to protect health-care workers who provide care to involuntarily held patients. Government house leader Mike Farnworth designated the Mental Health Amendment Act a confidence motion, so the government could technically have fallen if it failed to pass. The bill passed with a vote of 45

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