This report reviews the progress made on recommendations 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b and 8 from the Commissioner’s Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA).

This progress update regarding the Inquiry report recommendations is the first in a series of four progress reports that will assess the implementation of recommendations made to duty holders in relation to detentions under the AGA.

Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s independent Human Rights Commissioner is expressing serious concerns about recently released General Guidance for Physicians on Treatment of Children and Youth with Substance Use Disorders Under […]

Vancouver B.C. – This international Human Rights Day, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is hosting the fourth livestreamed conversation in the Beyond the Headlines series, which will cover one of the […]

Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has released their latest I Love My Human Rights video featuring former drug user Guy Felicella. After 30 years […]

Victoria B.C. – The final report of the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner’s Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA) reveals serious human rights issues, including a lack of […]