Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Honourable Shane Simpson

Honourable Shane Simpson

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Province launches first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC

Monday, March 18, 2019 10:45 AM

British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC, outlines programs and initiatives that will help reduce overall poverty in the province by 25%, and cut child poverty in half, over the next five years.


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Caregivers for B.C.’s most vulnerable get first pay increase in a decade

Thursday, February 28, 2019 12:30 PM

Foster parents, adoptive caregivers, extended family members caring for children and Community Living BC (CLBC) home-share providers will each receive a boost in support payments – the first increase in 10 years – to make life more affordable and provide more support to some of B.C.'s most-vulnerable children and adults.


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Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.


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WorkBC improvements help people get training, find good jobs

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 11:20 AM

Changes to WorkBC will offer better services for people who need support to re-enter the workforce, access training opportunities and find good jobs.


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New labour market data to increase opportunities for people

Friday, February 1, 2019 9:15 AM

The Province and the Surrey Board of Trade are helping Surrey employers meet the city’s growing demand for skilled workers through a new labour market study that will increase employment opportunities for people and support Surrey’s vibrant local economy.


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Despite steps taken, homeless counts show challenges ahead

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 2:00 PM

The first-ever provincewide homeless-count report shows that while B.C. has taken important first steps to house British Columbians, more work needs to be done to prevent and address homelessness in B.C. communities.


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Accessibility grants help break down barriers to inclusion

Monday, December 3, 2018 10:45 AM

Sixteen accessibility projects throughout British Columbia are benefiting from $500,000 in provincial funding that focuses on promoting greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities.


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Community Living BC welcomes new board members

Sunday, December 2, 2018 9:00 AM

Seven new members were appointed to the board of directors for Community Living BC (CLBC), the provincial Crown corporation that supports more than 21,000 people with developmental disabilities throughout B.C.


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Investment in workplace technology helps people with disabilities

Thursday, November 15, 2018 1:15 PM

A new WorkBC contract that equips people with adaptive technology will open up employment opportunities for people with disabilities and help them thrive in the workplace.


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Historic legislation sets targets, timelines to reduce poverty

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 10:35 AM

British Columbia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy, guided by legislation introduced today, will lift thousands of people out of poverty, create more opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and make it easier for people to participate in their community.


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Province releases What We Heard About Poverty in B.C. report

Thursday, July 12, 2018 3:10 PM

In October 2017, government launched a comprehensive public engagement process to help inform B.C.’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy.


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Researchers explore the potential of basic income in B.C.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 10:30 AM

As part of the Province’s efforts to reduce poverty and prepare for the emerging economy, three distinguished researchers have been appointed to lead a B.C.-focused exploration of basic income.


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Government of Canada announces funding agreement to give British Columbians the tools they need to find and keep good jobs

Friday, June 29, 2018 9:45 AM

By investing directly in Canada’s greatest asset — its resilient, hardworking people — the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth Canada creates is the kind of growth that works for everyone.


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New chair of Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal announced

Monday, June 25, 2018 10:15 AM

Emily Drown has been appointed the new chair of the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal (EAAT), effective June 30, 2018.


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New training gets people on the road to success

Thursday, June 7, 2018 10:45 AM

Careers in the commercial trucking industry are now possible for 29 people receiving training in two driver-training projects funded by the Province.


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