Category Archives: Latest Announcements

Research project on period poverty released

Victoria Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:00 AM The voices of British Columbians who have experienced period poverty are highlighted in the United Way Period Promise Research Project Final Report released Wednesday, March 10, 2021. “People should not have to face making the choice between buying menstrual products or food,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social […]

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Government of Canada invests in training to help Canadians in Burnaby, British Columbia, become certified in skilled trades

News release March 9, 2021              Burnaby, British Columbia              Employment and Social Development Canada In order to help maintain a robust workforce and better position our country for a strong economic recovery, the Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades to ensure […]

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Selfadvocatenet.com St Patrick’s Day Message

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Joint statement recognizing the role of B.C.’s community social services workers

Victoria Monday, March 1, 2021 4:00 PM Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, have issued the following statement in recognition of Community Social Services Awareness Month, March 1 to 31, 2021: “Community Social Services Awareness Month is a perfect time to take a […]

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Work experience grant’s third intake expands eligibility

Victoria Monday, February 22, 2021 10:00 AM The third intake of the Province’s Work Experience Opportunities Grant has opened to help more British Columbians move toward economic recovery, thanks to broader eligibility requirements. “Based on feedback we received during the first two intakes, we’re broadening the grant’s eligibility criteria,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development […]

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Update on the BC Recovery Benefit and people receiving Ministry Assistance

February 18, 2021 by DABC DABC has been informed that clients currently receiving Ministry assistance (PWD, Income Assistance, Hardship Assistance), will automatically receive the BC Recovery Benefit – there is now no need to apply for the BC Recovery Benefit separately. The following information comes directly from the Ministry: “As of February 2021, the BC […]

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CLBC Board Director Opening for a Self Advocate

February 22nd,2021 CLBC Board Director Opening for a Self Advocate As of April 1, 2021, there will be one director position open on the CLBC Board for a person who lives with a developmental disability. The CLBC Board governs the overall way CLBC does its work. This includes responsibilities like approving CLBC’s strategic plan and […]

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Proposed regulations under the Accessible Canada Act, a major step towards a barrier-free Canada

  News release                                February 15, 2021              Gatineau, Quebec             Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to create a barrier-free Canada with the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act, which will help remove barriers, and increase access and opportunities […]

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Proposed Accessible Transportation Planning and Reporting Regulations now open for public review and comments

News release February 13, 2021 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today announced that its proposed Accessible Transportation Planning and Reporting Regulations are now published in Part I of the Canada Gazette for public review and comments. The proposed regulations will implement planning and reporting requirements in the Accessible Canada […]

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Winter 2021 Edition of the CLBC magazine “Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES”

View this email in your browser Leading connection – Casey Douglas, Director of Olivia Douglas Community Services, joins other self advocacy groups in creating opportunities for people to connect and stay strong. Welcome to the Winter 2021 Edition of the CLBC magazine “Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES” Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES is created under the guidance of the CLBC […]

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