Engagement was open May 31 to July 31, 2024 On this page: Engagement summary The Accessible B.C. Act establishes the legal authority for the Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC) to develop accessibility standards in a range of areas. A standard is a set of rules or guidelines. Accessibility standards aim to provide guidance about best practices for accessibility, …
Engagement was open January 4 to February 9, 2024 On this page: Engagement summary The Province collected feedback to improve the Emergency Supports Services (ESS) program that provides basic support (shelter, food, transportation, clothing, incidentals) to people impacted by disasters. The ESS program is funded by the provincial government and administered by Indigenous governing bodies …
Phase 1 was open July 26 to September 9, 2022 Phase 2 was open January 11 to April 30, 2024 On this page… Engagement Summary Going through a divorce or separation is a difficult time for everyone involved. The justice system should be there to help – not make it harder. BC is making changes …
Engagement was open May 27 to July 2, 2024 On this page: Engagement summary A long-term residential lease – sometimes also known as a 99-year lease or a leasehold unit – is a form of home ownership where, through a private contract, a person purchases from the owners of a building the right to occupy …
Engagement was open July 17 to September 18, 2024 On this page: Background In the Ministry of Children and Family Development, when a child or youth comes into care, a Care Plan is developed with and for them. The Care Plan is intended to help identify goals and needs and keeps track of important actions …
Engagement was open July 5 to September 6, 2024 On this page: A new service for vulnerable youth Some youth require a voluntary service that meets their immediate needs for shelter, crisis intervention, and safety while working to access additional supports when they are ready. The ministry is developing Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) services to …
Engagement is ongoing On this page: Engagement summary B.C. is committed to reducing the number of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children in B.C.’s child welfare system and supporting First Nations in resuming their jurisdiction over child and family services. The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan commits the Ministry of …
Engagement was open May 31 to December 31, 2024 On this page: Vision A place for community to come together in British Columbia. We will continue to work with and engage local Filipino Canadian organizations and communities in B.C., and all British Columbians, on a vision for a centre that is led by, supports, and …
Engagement was open from March 1, 2023 to December 1, 2024 On this page: Engagement summary The Province collected feedback as part of its overall work to design an effective system of services for children and youth with support needs. This engagement was inclusive of families, service providers, advocates, experts, those with lived experience, First …
Engagement was open March 1 to April 30, 2023 On this page… Engagement Summary The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction will use your feedback to inform an updated Poverty Reduction Strategy for B.C. in 2024. Your input will also be shared to inform future government programs and services that reduce poverty and tackle social …
