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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Darrian Matassa-Fung Global News An event in Downtown Vancouver is drawing attention to the obstacles, both large and small, that some people face in their daily lives. A disability is not always immediately visible, but if a place is not accessible and inclusive, the effects can be profound. Julia Foy reports. Disability advocates […]
Victoria Monday, February 26, 2024 1:55 PM B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024.This represents a 3.9% increase, consistent with B.C.’s average rate of inflation in 2023.The alternate minimum rates, for residential caretakers, live-in home-support workers and camp […]
