Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, have issued the following statement in recognition of Homelessness Action Week, Oct. 13 to Oct. 19:

People experiencing or at risk of poverty and homelessness will soon have better and faster access to supports through proposed amendments to employment assistance legislation that was introduced on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

People on central Vancouver Island are invited to participate in a community meeting to discuss the development of accessibility legislation for British Columbia.

People in Surrey are invited to participate in a community meeting to discuss the development of accessibility legislation for British Columbia.

People in the Peace region are invited to participate in a community meeting to discuss the development of accessibility legislation for British Columbia.

Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has released the following statement in celebration of Community Inclusion Month, October 2019:

Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has released the following statement in recognition of Registered Disability Savings Plan Awareness Month:

New Canadians in the Lower Mainland will get training opportunities that build on skills they have, while forging a path to rewarding work.