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Tax-credit lift puts more money in more people’s pockets

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

July is Disability Pride Month 2023

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

Self Advocate Feature – Michael McLellan and the BC Self Advocate Leadership Network

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

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

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

Landmark Canada Disability Benefit legislation receives royal assent

    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

Press Release: An historic move: Parliament passes law to fight disability poverty

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

PRESS RELEASE: HERALDING CHANGE – PARLIAMENT APPROVES PIONEERING DISABILITY BENEFIT LEGISLATION

  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

Nearly 1,500 affordable homes on the way in Burnaby

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

Canada’s commitment to further increase disability inclusion reaffirmed at the United Nations

  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.

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