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The Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada-British Columbia Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

Métis families in Saanich will benefit from dozens of new licensed child care spaces that recognize and honour Métis culture and heritage, as part of the Province’s commitment to support communities and build resiliency.

Métis families in Kamloops will benefit from dozens of new child care spaces that recognize and honour Métis culture and heritage with support from the Childcare BC New Spaces Fund. 

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.  That is why the Government of Canada launched Canada's very first National Housing Strategy, a once-in-a-generation investment to fight homelessness and improve access to affordable housing for Canadians and signed a new memorandum of intent (MOI) with the British Columbia government.

The Government of Canada, British Columbia and the Wet’suwet’en are committed to working together to develop and implement a framework for exercising Wet’suwet’en jurisdiction over child and family services. It is a key step towards achieving the common goal of improving child and family services for the Wet’suwet’en Nation according to Wet’suwet’en traditions and culture.

ICBC is announcing $50,000 in funding to assist youth in foster care and those who have aged out learn how to drive.

A new online quick reference guide will help make it easier for anyone working with families who are living in poverty. The resource provides practical ideas and sound advice based on the experiences gained through the Community Poverty Reduction Strategies Initiative.