Monthly Archives: June 2023

Friendships Through Social Broadcasting During the Pandemic

By Cam Dore | Published: June 29, 2023

By Ashley Cox   Keeping friendships during the pandemic was certainly hard. A lot of people are very social and like to interact with others out in the community. When these opportunities were shut down, we had to learn new ways to connect. The advancements in social media and social networking made communication a little […]

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Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletters July 2023

By Cam Dore | Published: June 29, 2023

The Kamloops Self-Advocates is a Newsletter for People with Diverse Abilities Published by Krystian Shaw July Edition of KSA Newsletter 2023 Contains in Welcome to July! This month, we’re all about summer fun and the exciting activities you can do during this sunny season. It’s the perfect time for family vacations, enjoying the longer days, […]

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Landmark Canada Disability Benefit legislation receives royal assent

By Cam Dore | Published: June 25, 2023

    News release June 23, 2023              Gatineau, Quebec              Employment and Social Development Canada The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced today that Bill C-22, legislation creating the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), received royal assent on Thursday, June 22, 2023, and […]

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Press Release: An historic move: Parliament passes law to fight disability poverty

By Cam Dore | Published: June 22, 2023
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For Immediate Release June 20, 2023 An historic move: Parliament passes law to fight disability poverty (Toronto) – The promise of improved financial stability for people with disabilities living in poverty is now within reach as Bill C-22, also known as the Canada Disability Benefit, receives Royal Assent. The Bill was approved by the House of Commons earlier this […]

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PRESS RELEASE: HERALDING CHANGE – PARLIAMENT APPROVES PIONEERING DISABILITY BENEFIT LEGISLATION

By Cam Dore | Published: June 22, 2023
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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – Parliament passed Bill C-22, establishing the first-ever Canada Disability Benefit. This historic move paves the way for increased financial security and a more inclusive life for millions of Canadians with disabilities. The transformative law begins to close a gaping hole in Canada’s social safety net, […]

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Summer Word Search 2023

By Cam Dore | Published: June 20, 2023
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Nearly 1,500 affordable homes on the way in Burnaby

By Cam Dore | Published: June 19, 2023

Burnaby Monday, June 19, 2023 1:23 PM Families, seniors and individuals in Burnaby will benefit from nearly 1,500 new affordable rental homes with the Province investing approximately $253 million to build several new developments.“Burnaby is one of the fastest-growing cities in B.C., making the demand for affordable housing in the community among the highest in […]

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Canada’s commitment to further increase disability inclusion reaffirmed at the United Nations

By Cam Dore | Published: June 15, 2023

  News release June 15, 2023              Gatineau, Quebec              Employment and Social Development Canada   Ensuring the equal participation of persons with disabilities in society remains a key priority for the Government of Canada, and is one of the reasons why it is taking […]

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CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families June,2023 Edition

By Cam Dore | Published: June 15, 2023
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June 2023 edition Welcome to the June 2023 edition of CLBC’s Update for Individuals and Families. This Update will be taking a break during the summer months and will resume again as we move into the fall season. We hope the Update continues to be a helpful source of information, resources and uplifting stories. We wish you […]

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New survey will help fill gaps in government services

By Cam Dore | Published: June 14, 2023
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  Victoria Wednesday, June 14, 2023 1:15 PM Everyone living in B.C. is encouraged to take the BC Demographic Survey to help identify systemic racism in government services. The survey is online and available in 15 languages at: https://antiracism.gov.bc.ca/bcdemographicsurvey People without access to a computer or smartphone can take the survey by calling toll-free: 1 833 […]

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