Niki Sharma
@nikisharma.bsky.social
Deputy Premier and Attorney General of BC. MLA for Vancouver-Hastings. Lawyer. Advocate for people & the planet, star gazer💫
Tamil Canadians have enriched the social, economic, and cultural fabric of BC for decades. We mark with January with #TamilHeritageMonth to honour their resilience, history, and advocacy for equality and justice. Happy Pongal to all who are celebrating!
January 2, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Tamil Canadians have enriched the social, economic, and cultural fabric of BC for decades. We mark with January with #TamilHeritageMonth to honour their resilience, history, and advocacy for equality and justice. Happy Pongal to all who are celebrating!
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New Year’s Eve is a time to gather and celebrate. Let’s keep it safer by planning ahead and looking out for one another.
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New Year’s Eve is a time to gather and celebrate. Let’s keep it safer by planning ahead and looking out for one another.
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In 2025, we focused on strengthening health care, building more homes, supporting good jobs, and investing in strong, vibrant communities - working to build a brighter future for everyone.
December 23, 2025 at 12:14 AM
In 2025, we focused on strengthening health care, building more homes, supporting good jobs, and investing in strong, vibrant communities - working to build a brighter future for everyone.
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Tonight, families from Afghan, Azeri, Iranian, Kurdish, Tajik and Uzbek communities across BC celebrate Yalda, marking the return of light on the longest night of the year. Wishing everyone observing a safe, joyful evening filled with warmth and hope. Shab-e Yalda Mobarak.
December 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tonight, families from Afghan, Azeri, Iranian, Kurdish, Tajik and Uzbek communities across BC celebrate Yalda, marking the return of light on the longest night of the year. Wishing everyone observing a safe, joyful evening filled with warmth and hope. Shab-e Yalda Mobarak.
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Before heading out this holiday season, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter weather. Pack an emergency kit, extra windshield washer fluid, and always check road conditions. Learn more at gov.bc.ca/WinterDriving
December 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Before heading out this holiday season, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter weather. Pack an emergency kit, extra windshield washer fluid, and always check road conditions. Learn more at gov.bc.ca/WinterDriving
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The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) is working — police interactions with repeat violent offenders are down 50% since the program began.
ReVOII is reducing violence & helping make communities across B.C. safer.
Read more: buff.ly/xlgGTw7
ReVOII is reducing violence & helping make communities across B.C. safer.
Read more: buff.ly/xlgGTw7
December 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) is working — police interactions with repeat violent offenders are down 50% since the program began.
ReVOII is reducing violence & helping make communities across B.C. safer.
Read more: buff.ly/xlgGTw7
ReVOII is reducing violence & helping make communities across B.C. safer.
Read more: buff.ly/xlgGTw7
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The new Chronic Property & Public Disorder Intervention Initiative (C-POII) is tackling property crime & street disorder in Kelowna, Nanaimo & Nelson.
Building on ReVOII’s proven model, it brings partners together to make communities safer.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Building on ReVOII’s proven model, it brings partners together to make communities safer.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
December 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The new Chronic Property & Public Disorder Intervention Initiative (C-POII) is tackling property crime & street disorder in Kelowna, Nanaimo & Nelson.
Building on ReVOII’s proven model, it brings partners together to make communities safer.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Building on ReVOII’s proven model, it brings partners together to make communities safer.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
A new Indigenous Sentencing Court has opened in Chilliwack. Developed with Qwí:qwelstóm Justice Program, the Provincial Court & local First Nations, this court strengthens community connections & supports a restorative approach honouring Indigenous traditions & helps people move forward with dignity
New Indigenous court opens in Chilliwack
Providing a holistic, restorative-justice approach to sentencing, supporting reconciliation
news.gov.bc.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A new Indigenous Sentencing Court has opened in Chilliwack. Developed with Qwí:qwelstóm Justice Program, the Provincial Court & local First Nations, this court strengthens community connections & supports a restorative approach honouring Indigenous traditions & helps people move forward with dignity
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Today marks 10 years since the TRC’s Final Report and 94 Calls to Action. In BC, we’re making progress - but there’s more to do. By honouring our shared history, we can build a better future for everyone.
Learn more: gov.bc.ca/TRCCallsToAction
Learn more: gov.bc.ca/TRCCallsToAction
December 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Today marks 10 years since the TRC’s Final Report and 94 Calls to Action. In BC, we’re making progress - but there’s more to do. By honouring our shared history, we can build a better future for everyone.
Learn more: gov.bc.ca/TRCCallsToAction
Learn more: gov.bc.ca/TRCCallsToAction
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Tonight marks the start of Hanukkah. Over the next 8 days & nights, friends & families will gather with loved ones, share blessings & reflect on the story of resilience & hope. We stand united with the Jewish community & mourn the innocent lives lost in Australia.
December 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tonight marks the start of Hanukkah. Over the next 8 days & nights, friends & families will gather with loved ones, share blessings & reflect on the story of resilience & hope. We stand united with the Jewish community & mourn the innocent lives lost in Australia.
Today BC is taking JUUL to court, holding them accountable for fuelling youth addiction to vaping through their deceptive marketing practices and addictive products.
December 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Today BC is taking JUUL to court, holding them accountable for fuelling youth addiction to vaping through their deceptive marketing practices and addictive products.
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Flood watches and warnings are in place for many parts of BC. Stay away from rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks. Don't travel unless you have to in impacted areas and follow all evacuation orders and alerts. Visit EmergencyInfoBC.gov.bc.ca and DriveBC.ca for the latest info.
December 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Flood watches and warnings are in place for many parts of BC. Stay away from rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks. Don't travel unless you have to in impacted areas and follow all evacuation orders and alerts. Visit EmergencyInfoBC.gov.bc.ca and DriveBC.ca for the latest info.
BC has been a national leader in advocating for stronger #protections for survivors of #intimatepartner and sexual #violence, and I’m pleased that the new federal Bill introduced today reflects many of the priorities I’ve championed.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
BC has been a national leader in advocating for stronger #protections for survivors of #intimatepartner and sexual #violence, and I’m pleased that the new federal Bill introduced today reflects many of the priorities I’ve championed.
@j-blatherwick-mla.bsky.social
@j-blatherwick-mla.bsky.social
The Early Resolution Process has made a real difference for families in Surrey
✅Family law cases down 61%
✅57% of families solving issues without going to court
✅Court time cut by 45%
Need help with family law matters? The ERP provides free, fast support without the stress or cost of going to court
✅Family law cases down 61%
✅57% of families solving issues without going to court
✅Court time cut by 45%
Need help with family law matters? The ERP provides free, fast support without the stress or cost of going to court
New family law cases in Surrey down by 61 percent: BC Provincial Court 2024/25 annual report
Sixty-eight percent of families using consensual dispute resolution resolved some or all legal issues
www.canadianlawyermag.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Early Resolution Process has made a real difference for families in Surrey
✅Family law cases down 61%
✅57% of families solving issues without going to court
✅Court time cut by 45%
Need help with family law matters? The ERP provides free, fast support without the stress or cost of going to court
✅Family law cases down 61%
✅57% of families solving issues without going to court
✅Court time cut by 45%
Need help with family law matters? The ERP provides free, fast support without the stress or cost of going to court
Today, we honour the 14 women whose lives were stolen at École Polytechnique and recommit to ending violence against women. Gender based violence is not only history. It’s a reality that continues to devastate lives. Survivors deserve more than remembrance. They deserve safety, dignity, and justice.
December 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today, we honour the 14 women whose lives were stolen at École Polytechnique and recommit to ending violence against women. Gender based violence is not only history. It’s a reality that continues to devastate lives. Survivors deserve more than remembrance. They deserve safety, dignity, and justice.
This week was the end of our fall 2025 session. A busy eight weeks in Victoria, passing total of 19 pieces of legislation, all laws that strengthen the rights, protections, & services British Columbians rely on. Looking forward spending time in Vancouver-Hastings over the holidays ✨
December 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This week was the end of our fall 2025 session. A busy eight weeks in Victoria, passing total of 19 pieces of legislation, all laws that strengthen the rights, protections, & services British Columbians rely on. Looking forward spending time in Vancouver-Hastings over the holidays ✨
BC continues to advocate for more flexibility regarding the strict timelines that Jordan delays have on victims of serious crimes. These delays of justice means often a complete denial of justice, as cases never making it to trial because the time simply runs out. We know that victims deserve better
December 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
BC continues to advocate for more flexibility regarding the strict timelines that Jordan delays have on victims of serious crimes. These delays of justice means often a complete denial of justice, as cases never making it to trial because the time simply runs out. We know that victims deserve better
People in involuntary care in BC now have the legal right to meet with an independent rights advisor for free, confidential support to:
✅ Learn about their rights under the Mental Health Act
✅ Access legal support to challenge detention or treatment
✅ Seek second medical opinions
✅ Learn about their rights under the Mental Health Act
✅ Access legal support to challenge detention or treatment
✅ Seek second medical opinions
December 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
People in involuntary care in BC now have the legal right to meet with an independent rights advisor for free, confidential support to:
✅ Learn about their rights under the Mental Health Act
✅ Access legal support to challenge detention or treatment
✅ Seek second medical opinions
✅ Learn about their rights under the Mental Health Act
✅ Access legal support to challenge detention or treatment
✅ Seek second medical opinions
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Kicking off the final week of session with the greatest number of women MLAs in B.C.’s history - and a very proud Speaker photobombing the moment!
Proud to be a part of this chapter and to keep driving the work that matters to British Columbians. 🧡✨
Proud to be a part of this chapter and to keep driving the work that matters to British Columbians. 🧡✨
December 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Kicking off the final week of session with the greatest number of women MLAs in B.C.’s history - and a very proud Speaker photobombing the moment!
Proud to be a part of this chapter and to keep driving the work that matters to British Columbians. 🧡✨
Proud to be a part of this chapter and to keep driving the work that matters to British Columbians. 🧡✨
Congratulations to this year's recipients of BC’s #Multiculturalism & #AntiRacism Awards, who are being honoured for their exemplary efforts to advance #equity and intercultural understanding through education, sports, arts and community building!
Learn more about the awards and recipients here ⬇️
Learn more about the awards and recipients here ⬇️
Honouring anti-racism, diversity champions
Four people, one organization recognized for advancing inclusion, equity
news.gov.bc.ca
December 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Congratulations to this year's recipients of BC’s #Multiculturalism & #AntiRacism Awards, who are being honoured for their exemplary efforts to advance #equity and intercultural understanding through education, sports, arts and community building!
Learn more about the awards and recipients here ⬇️
Learn more about the awards and recipients here ⬇️
After being given an order from our CRT and instead of doing the right thing, X refused to fully remove a non-consensual intimate image of a BC resident from its platform. Blocking access to the image only within Canada is not enough. These harmful images shouldn’t be available anywhere.
December 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
After being given an order from our CRT and instead of doing the right thing, X refused to fully remove a non-consensual intimate image of a BC resident from its platform. Blocking access to the image only within Canada is not enough. These harmful images shouldn’t be available anywhere.
Extortion threats in our communities are completely unacceptable. Today, BC brought all levels of government together with police services to coordinate & collaborate on more actions, increase victim supports, & align resources. No one deserves to live in fear, & we won’t stop until people are safe.
November 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Extortion threats in our communities are completely unacceptable. Today, BC brought all levels of government together with police services to coordinate & collaborate on more actions, increase victim supports, & align resources. No one deserves to live in fear, & we won’t stop until people are safe.
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#Newsrelease ❄️ Be winter ready: We're urging drivers to gear down and stay safe on B.C. roads ow.ly/ER3850Xys1p
#ShiftIntoWinter #DriveSafeBC #WinterDrivingBC
#ShiftIntoWinter #DriveSafeBC #WinterDrivingBC
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
#Newsrelease ❄️ Be winter ready: We're urging drivers to gear down and stay safe on B.C. roads ow.ly/ER3850Xys1p
#ShiftIntoWinter #DriveSafeBC #WinterDrivingBC
#ShiftIntoWinter #DriveSafeBC #WinterDrivingBC
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Ending gender-based violence starts with everyday actions.
To mark 16 Day of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, here are 16 ways you can make a difference—from speaking up to supporting survivors. Together, we can create a safer BC: gov.bc.ca/DomesticViolence
To mark 16 Day of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, here are 16 ways you can make a difference—from speaking up to supporting survivors. Together, we can create a safer BC: gov.bc.ca/DomesticViolence
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Ending gender-based violence starts with everyday actions.
To mark 16 Day of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, here are 16 ways you can make a difference—from speaking up to supporting survivors. Together, we can create a safer BC: gov.bc.ca/DomesticViolence
To mark 16 Day of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, here are 16 ways you can make a difference—from speaking up to supporting survivors. Together, we can create a safer BC: gov.bc.ca/DomesticViolence
Today is the start of the #16DaysofActivism Against #GenderBasedViolence. I’ve proposed more reforms to the fed govt, such as creating a presumption of first-degree murder in certain intimate partner violence cases. This is a key ask from advocates ensuring survivors receive the justice they deserve
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Today is the start of the #16DaysofActivism Against #GenderBasedViolence. I’ve proposed more reforms to the fed govt, such as creating a presumption of first-degree murder in certain intimate partner violence cases. This is a key ask from advocates ensuring survivors receive the justice they deserve