Shared by our friends at First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition: We wanted to bring to your attention an Op-ed by Adrienne on behalf of First Call that was published in the Vancouver Sun about the province’s “community poverty reduction strategies.” You can read it here and I have also pasted the full … Read more
The Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) have recently released a report detailing their position on the current state of poverty and inequity, and its relationship with government and big business. A very interesting read.
Here is a message from the Richmond Food Security Society regarding Bill 24, the Agricultural land Commission Amendment Act. Act Now to Protect B.C.’s Farmlands! Ask Premier Clark to Reconsider Bill 24 The Agricultural Land Commission and Reserve was created in 1973 to protect B.C.’s dwindling supply of agricultural land. In the ensuing 40 years, it … Read more
This morning, Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall brought forward the motion that the BC government launch a poverty reduction plan with Bill M212: Poverty Reduction and Economic Inclusion Act: “Poverty lives in British Columbia. It is not something that only happens elsewhere — in Africa, Asia or Latin America. It is an issue here in our communities, … Read more
The BC Healthy Living Alliance (BCHLA), a group of organizations that have come together with a mission to improve the health of British Columbians, released a report yesterday titled On the Path to Better Health. Examining trends over the last 10 years in the province with regards to chronic disease, it highlights items such as a … Read more
This story from the CBC illustrates how poverty can have an enormous affect on a child’s mental health and well being. Although the article talks about Hamilton, ON the themes are universal. Read on: Poverty can be a powerful predictor of a child’s mental health. A child who lives in poverty is three times more … Read more
Here is a note from Shawn Pegg, director of policy and research at Food Banks Canada, regarding this year’s federal government budget. Yesterday, the federal government unveiled a relatively low-key budget with few of the type of new, large scale measures that are often expected from these exercises. Over the past year, Food Banks Canada … Read more