News release March 16, 2021 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada continues to take important and decisive action to ensure that all Canadians are supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know Canadians living with disabilities are facing […]
Victoria Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:00 PM More than 300,000 British Columbians will benefit from the largest-ever permanent increase to income assistance and disability assistance rates and the first-ever increase to the senior’s supplement. Starting with payments issued in April 2021, individuals on income assistance and disability assistance will automatically receive a permanent $175 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
