Monthly Archives: March 2024

Speak Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Society

The SUSA Society became a full society in 2021. Before that, the group was known as the Speaking Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Group. We work to create opportunities for advocacy awareness. We give rights presentations, offer workshops, and create social events. Our Society is made up of people with diverse abilities. Everyone can contribute and has […]

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Selfadvocatenet.com Easter 2024 Page

selfadvocate.ca/ Easter 2024 Page This Page is all about Easter what about and to find some stuff yo can do enjoy                              Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau statement Easter Message March 31, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Easter “Today, millions of Christians […]

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Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1

News release March 21, 2024       Gatineau, Quebec       Employment and Social Development Canada Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Yet some Canadian workers still struggle financially while working part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs. To keep up with the cost of living, the federal minimum wage will increase from […]

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21st,2024

selfadvocate.ca/ is in support of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination   We like to ex knowledge that Self Advocates has Disabilities are discriminated by  all aspect of our society we like to highlight why is it important to eliminate  hate,discrimination and Ablelism Self Advocates want people to know that we are people […]

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Nearly 870 new homes coming to Vancouver Island

Saanich Thursday, March 21, 2024 10:45 AM Nearly 870 new affordable homes are on the way for renters on Vancouver Island through partnerships between the Province and local non-profit housing providers.“These new homes are just the latest step we’re taking to deliver the urgently needed housing that people deserve,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “We’re […]

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Nearly 2,000 new homes coming for people in B.C.

Surrey Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:45 AM Nearly 2,000 new affordable homes are on the way for renters in Metro Vancouver, through partnerships between the Province and local non-profit housing providers. “Everyone deserves a decent home they can actually afford,” said Premier David Eby. “That’s why we’re taking unprecedented actions to rapidly build more affordable […]

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DABC Statement on Bill 7 – Social Development and Poverty Reduction States Amendment Act, 2024. 

March 5, 2024 by DABC Today, March 5, 2024, The Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction introduced Bill 7, which proposes amendments to three Acts: Employment and Assistance Act (EAA) Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act (EAPDA) Poverty Reduction Strategy Act (PRSA) Bill 7 can be found on the Legislative Assembly of […]

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Improving services for air passengers with disabilities: Transport Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada to hold National Air Accessibility Summit

News release March 18, 2024                 Ottawa, Ontario                   Transport Canada   The Government of Canada continues to work towards becoming the most accessible and inclusive country in the world. Barriers faced by Canadians with disabilities while travelling are completely unacceptable. That is why the Government of Canada continues to advocate for accessibility and the full inclusion […]

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New affordable, accessible homes open in Vancouver

  Vancouver Monday, March 18, 2024 10:30 AM More people in Vancouver, such as families, seniors and people living with disabilities, now have access to 82 new affordable rental homes with the opening of The Aster. “Seniors living in these new apartments will benefit from affordable rents at the same rate they had in the […]

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Eighty new affordable homes on the way in Richmond

  Richmond Monday, March 18, 2024 10:40 AM More families and individuals living in Richmond will soon have access to affordable housing as construction begins on the Pathways Clubhouse building. “Our Homes for People action plan is delivering more affordable housing options for families and individuals, so they have a safe and secure place to […]

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