Searching for government benefits can feel like wading through a huge ocean of information. With so many programs out there, it can be hard to know where to start. As Canada continues to confront COVID-19, the need to help people who are financially struggling to access financial relief has never been greater.
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Juanita Black is a long-time advocate for building a more caring community in Saint John, NB. Her powerful message is captured in an inspiring new short documentary film launched on January 26, 2022.
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What a year it has been! Year two of a global pandemic and some new norms for work and collaboration didn’t stop Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) from having a record year in advancing the Enough for All strategy.
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A look back through the Communities Ending Poverty (CEP) network’s activities and impacts from 2020 to 2021 reveals that CEP members worked tirelessly to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as much as possible for their communities. Some even made progress towards ending poverty.
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The November 2021 BC Poverty Reduction Community of Practice highlighted poverty-reduction strategies created across the province in 2021.
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The Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia are taking important steps to guarantee paid sick leave for workers.
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