The Simpcw First Nation now has its unique practices, customs, laws, language and traditions integrated into a new child welfare agreement, Tcwesétmentem: Walking Together Agreement, the first of its kind in B.C.

Services to help children and youth with support needs and their families are being boosted through $7 million in grant funding to community-based service providers and advocacy organizations.

Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, has issued the following statement in response to the March 29, 2022, report from the representative for children and youth:

More parents in northwest B.C. will see dramatic savings as six child care sites are welcomed into the $10 a Day child care program.

More parents in northeast B.C. will see dramatic savings as five child care sites are welcomed into the $10 a Day child care program.

More parents on Vancouver Island will see dramatic savings as 13 child care sites are welcomed into the $10 a Day child care program.

More parents in the Lower Mainland will see dramatic savings as 43 child care sites are welcomed into the $10 a Day child care program.

More parents in the Thompson-Okanagan will see dramatic savings as six child care sites are welcomed into the $10 a Day child care program.

More parents in the Kootenays will see dramatic savings as seven child care sites are welcomed into the $10 a Day child care program.