BC government has introduced legislative amendments that will improve the fairness, clarity and efficiency of civil forfeiture in the province  and support the pursuit of illegally acquired criminal assets to ensure that crime does not pay.

“Today, we’re introducing amendments to strengthen British Columbia’s civil forfeiture law — ensuring that those who profit from crime cannot keep their unlawful gains,” said Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “These changes will give law enforcement stronger tools to target criminal proceeds, disrupt organized crime and reinvest recovered funds into initiatives that support victims and improve public safety in communities across British Columbia.”

The Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act introduces practical changes to reinforce the Province’s ability to disrupt organized crime and money laundering. These crimes have grown more complex and the Cullen Commission called for a more proactive approach to civil forfeiture. This legislation aligns with a commitment in Budget 2026 to expand the proactive operations of the Civil Forfeiture Office so it can strengthen the forfeiture of assets acquired through unlawful activity and continue to serve communities effectively and fairly.