Monthly Archives: November 2018

Seniors and patients to benefit from fair workplace legislation Release was updated on Nov. 8, 2018

Victoria Thursday, November 8, 2018 10:22 AM People throughout the province, including patients, families and especially seniors and people with disabilities, will benefit as legislation that has been introduced takes aim at improving working conditions for health and social-sector employees. The proposed health sector statutes repeal act would rescind two existing acts – the Health and […]

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Government of Canada introduces legislation to take concrete action to reduce poverty in Canada

    November 6, 2018                     Ottawa, Ontario                    Employment and Social Development Canada In a country as prosperous as Canada, all Canadians should have a real and fair chance to succeed. The Government of Canada is focused on growth that benefits all Canadians and on investments that help grow the middle class and reduce poverty. When […]

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The Self Advocates of Nanaimo (SAN)

“Nothing About Us Without Us” Self Advocates Nanaimo – SAN·Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Self Advocates Nanaimo (SAN) was formed with support of Nanaimo Supporting Advocates in Leadership in 2014. SAN is an important platform for people with diversabilities to have a voice and to learn how to take positive action towards the issues presented. SAN […]

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Loved ones flourish with right supports, parents tell CLBC board

Posted on November 5, 2018 Front: Onkar Biring (CLBC board member); Second row: Nancy Walton (parent); Debbie Mackie (parent); Debbie Meyer (CLBC); Cheryl Blake (CLBC); Buffy Arndt (Arcus), Andrea Mellilieu (Arcus); Back row: Jai Birdi (CLBC); Bryanna (Arcus), Kelly (Arcus), Sharon Baxter (Arcus); Not pictured: Barb Carle-Thiesson (CLBC board member). Being a parent of a […]

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Travel tips from the city’s self-advocate

Kristian Shaw will discuss accessible travel for people with physical or intellectual disabilities during a lecture at Big Little Science Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Shaw, 29, has developmental disabilities and an anxiety disorder. Photograph By Dave Eagles/KTW     For people with physical or intellectual disabilities, travel can pose challenges. Something as simple as […]

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New federal funding will help vulnerable and marginalized women access job market

From: Status of Women Canada News release Project will improve gender equality by addressing barriers to employment November 1, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Status of Women Canada Vulnerable and marginalized women, including women who live in remote and Northern communities, racialized and Indigenous women, women fleeing violence, newcomers, single mothers, LGBTQ2 women, low-income women, […]

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Province tables human rights commission legislation Links to Chinese and Punjabi translations added Nov. 1, 2018

Victoria Thursday, November 1, 2018 10:35 AM Government has introduced legislative amendments to the Human Rights Code that will re-establish a human rights commission for B.C. to promote and protect human rights for all British Columbians. “As we see what’s happening around the globe, it has never been more important that governments do all they […]

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