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Victoria Wednesday, July 5, 2023 8:30 AM More than two million individuals and families will see the first quarterly payment of the newly expanded and enhanced climate action tax credit in their bank accounts this week. “As global inflation continues to impact the costs of everyday life, we’re making sure more people will receive more money to help with their bills,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance. “B.C.’s price on
Selfadvocatenet.ca is in support of July Disability Pride Month 2023 This Page will with pride highlight why is it important show our skill our vision and religions and our hopes and recognized celebrate unique abilities of people with disabilities all through month July will find things represent disability pride So why is July Disability Pride What is Disability Pride? Disability Pride Month celebrates disabled persons embracing their disabilities
We are a network of leaders…we can team up and work on things together…there is strength in numbers” Michael McLellan is a co-founder of the British Columbia Self Advocate Leadership Network (BCSALN), and a board member of Inclusion BC. He lives in Nanaimo and lives with a disability. Michael started the British Columbia Self Advocate Leadership Network (BCSALN) in 2019 because, while there were organizations like Inclusion BC and the BC
Selfadvocatenet.ca Canada Day page 2023 Self advocates get ready one of our famous pages IS LIVE NOW This page is about Canada Day and will highlight why Canada Day happens on July 1st . As well you will see San Canada Day Message 2023 . And we have some fun Activities online songs, cooking to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Canada Day 2023 will celebrate the 156th Anniversary of Confederation. Canadian National
Selfadvocatenet.ca Canada Day page 2023 Self advocates get ready one of our famous pages IS LIVE NOW This page is about Canada Day and will highlight why Canada Day happens on July 1st . As well you will see San Canada Day Message 2023 . And we have some fun Activities online songs, cooking to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Canada Day 2023 will celebrate the 156th Anniversary of Confederation. Canadian National
News release June 23, 2023 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced today that Bill C-22, legislation creating the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), received royal assent on Thursday, June 22, 2023, and is now law. The Canada Disability Benefit Act was passed unanimously in the House of
For Immediate Release June 20, 2023 An historic move: Parliament passes law to fight disability poverty (Toronto) – The promise of improved financial stability for people with disabilities living in poverty is now within reach as Bill C-22, also known as the Canada Disability Benefit, receives Royal Assent. The Bill was approved by the House of Commons earlier this week and is now expected to be approved by the Senate later today or tomorrow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – Parliament passed Bill C-22, establishing the first-ever Canada Disability Benefit. This historic move paves the way for increased financial security and a more inclusive life for millions of Canadians with disabilities. The transformative law begins to close a gaping hole in Canada’s social safety net, offering persons with disabilities greater financial security, more choice, freedom, and dignity to live inclusive
Burnaby Monday, June 19, 2023 1:23 PM Families, seniors and individuals in Burnaby will benefit from nearly 1,500 new affordable rental homes with the Province investing approximately $253 million to build several new developments.“Burnaby is one of the fastest-growing cities in B.C., making the demand for affordable housing in the community among the highest in province,” said Premier David Eby. “That’s why we’re working with the City of Burnaby and
News release June 15, 2023 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Ensuring the equal participation of persons with disabilities in society remains a key priority for the Government of Canada, and is one of the reasons why it is taking the concrete steps needed to ensure underrepresented groups are included in program and policy development.