Safeguards to protect British Columbians’ freedom of speech and expression have been reintroduced with proposed legislation. David Eby, Attorney General, tabled the protection of public participation act, which will protect people from strategic lawsuits against public participation, known as SLAPPs, …
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Making life better for people at the heart of throne speech
The speech from the throne presents a clear path forward for a government that is working to make life better for people. “People deserve the opportunity to build a good life in the communities they call home, with housing and …
Safer schools coming to better protect Vancouver students
Hundreds of families, students and staff in Vancouver can look forward to safer schools as funding for seismic upgrades has been approved for Lord Byng Secondary, Lord Selkirk Elementary and Dr. George M. Weir Elementary schools. “Families in Vancouver have …
Focus on evidence-based efforts needed to save lives
The number of British Columbians dying from illicit drug overdoses plateaued in 2018, despite significant efforts from groups around the province to prevent deaths. The BC Coroners Service reports there were 1,489 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths in 2018, just …
WorkBC improvements help people get training, find good jobs
Changes to WorkBC will offer better services for people who need support to re-enter the workforce, access training opportunities and find good jobs. “Many people trying to find work face barriers to opportunity. They need a hand overcoming those barriers …
Students supported by new school mental health resources
B.C. students will benefit from a $3-million investment that will support new school-based mental health programs focused on prevention, wellness promotion and early intervention. The funding will include grants for all 60 school districts and independent schools for staff training …
Supportive homes and stability for people in need in Vancouver
People experiencing homelessness will now have access to more supportive homes and a unique opportunity to learn new skills through a community gardening program. The Province and the City of Vancouver celebrated their partnership at the grand opening of the …
Office Closure Friday Feb 1 and Hobiyee at PNE!
Our office will be closed Friday, February 1st in order to prepare for Nisga’a Hobiyee (New Year) celebrations. We will reopen as normal on Monday, February 4th. In the meantime, we encourage you to phone 211 if you are looking …
Startup grants give B.C. families more child care options
British Columbia families now have access to 426 new licensed in-home child care spaces that have been created through the Province’s new Childcare BC Start-Up Grant Program. These licensed spaces are in addition to the 1,600 spaces that have been …
New skills training, employment supports for people who need it most
Survivors of violence and abuse, as well as older workers, will have access to skills training and employment supports so they can participate in British Columbia’s thriving economy. The Province is inviting service providers to submit proposals to deliver skills …