News release June 13, 2019 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada From June 11 to 13, 2019, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, represented Canada at the 12th session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In […]
A bi-monthly update with news, stories and tips Mapping a new path to inclusion and belonging “Coming together like this, to share resources and ideas, broadens horizons and connects people outside of paid services,” says Nicole Baker (pictured second from left), co-chair of the CLBC South Island Community Council, about the value of bringing families and self […]
Vancouver Tuesday, June 11, 2019 12:15 PM Those with disabilities facing homelessness can receive this People facing homelessness will receive help through grants that support strong, sustainable planning for local groups and organizations working on the front lines in British Columbia communities. The Province is granting $6 million to the Social Planning and Research […]
Vancouver Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:56 PM This to self advocates that unable afford internet social development can get internet teamed up with telus to do that More low-income British Columbian families will now have access to low-cost high-speed Internet, and more youth leaving foster care can now stay connected to their vital support networks […]
Thank you! Thank you for attending our 2019 conference in Victoria. It was great to see so many familiar faces and meet so many new people. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Inclusion 2019 a success. We’d also like to thank the great team of volunteers from Community Living Victoria who did everything from running the […]
Peachland Friday, May 31, 2019 2:15 PM Seniors in Peachland now have access to new affordable rental homes, thanks to a partnership between the governments of Canada and British Columbia, the District of Peachland, Peachland Seniors’ Support Society and community partners. Stephen Fuhr, MP for Kelowna–Lake Country, on behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, […]
News release May 31, 2019 Moncton, New Brunswick Employment and Social Development Canada Today, as part of National AccessAbility Week, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced support of more than $14 million as of April 1, 2019, to 88 organizations and municipalities across Canada under the small […]
News release May 30, 2019 Toronto, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Yesterday, Kate Young, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, attended the ReelAbilities Film Festival in Toronto. The festival showcases filmmakers and actors with disabilities and reflects deaf and disability cultures in films that aim […]
News release Ensuring Canadians of all abilities have safer, easier access to our public spaces and workplaces. May 30, 2019 Montreal, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced financial support of more than $4 million over two years through the Enabling […]
For self advocates with disabilities that are in employment good news is minimum wage going up here info below Victoria Thursday, May 30, 2019 9:30 AM B.C.’s general hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.85 from $12.65, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders […]
