Keeping Our Community Safe 🛡️

Dear <<First Name>>,

I was invited by the Social Diversity for Children Foundation (SDC) to attend the SDC 2024 CURV Once Upon a Shine Gala on Saturday. I am always amazed at the work the SDC does in having young leaders empower children with needs, making sure that every child has the opportunity to learn and grow.

As a former teacher, getting to hear the motivational speeches and stories from our youth at the gala was inspiring, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for them. Thank you to the SDC for the invitation!

I also had a good time catching up and meeting new friends at the BNH South House Donor Appreciation Event last week! Our province is a huge contributor to Burnaby Neighbourhood House, as we recognize the value that they bring to our community.

The programs they provide aim to help and connect local residents, and I’m grateful to have them contribute and build a better, livelier Burnaby!

Here are some things I'd like to share with you from the past week:

B.C. launches concrete actions to keep kids safe, healthy

Kids live with different challenges today than they did a generation ago.

Cellphones, the internet and social media present risks that can harm kids.

We’re moving forward on three important actions to keep kids and young people safe from online threats, restrict cellphones in school and hold social media companies accountable.

Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0004-000088

Additional rent-bank funding will benefit more people

We know that people are feeling the impacts of high rents and inflation, and that’s making it hard for them to pay their bills and rent.

For many people in B.C., this funding can mean the difference between having a safe home or losing it.

The province is investing nearly $11 million in additional funding to BC Rent Bank to continue to help people maintain their homes in times of immediate financial need.

State-of-the-art technology enhances cancer diagnostics, research, care

Cancer patients and their families will benefit from more access to life-saving cancer diagnostics as new equipment and research expand access to PET/CT scans and innovative cancer treatments throughout the province.

By expanding clinical and research radioisotope production, this new facility will improve access to critical diagnostic tests for patients in the coming years.

Ensuring people in B.C. have access to PET/CT scans and world-class cancer care is a critical part of our Province’s 10-year cancer-care action plan.

B.C. strengthens quality standards for international education

The province is taking action to eliminate exploitive practices and improve the quality of post-secondary education by strengthening quality standards and bringing in new safeguards for international students in B.C.

International students come here for a good education, but too many are being exploited or taken advantage of.

That’s why we’re introducing more stringent requirements for institutions and robust safeguards to protect international students against bad actors and provide them with a better path to success.

Upcoming events

I am excited to invite you to the Lunar New Year Celebration that I’m co-hosting with MP Jagmeet Singh and MP Peter Julian on Saturday, February 17th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre!

This free public event will feature cultural performances, delicious refreshments, kids activities, and community resources information booths. Join us in this family-friendly cultural experience as we celebrate diversity and inclusion in our terrific communities.

RSVP by clicking the image, or through the link here: https://jagmeetsingh.ndp.ca/annual-lunar-new-year-celebration

We hope to see you there!

I'm here for you

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about any provincial issue, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you.

My office can be reached at (604) 775-0565 or Anne.Kang.MLA@leg.bc.ca.

Sincerely,

Anne Kang, MLA
Burnaby-Deer Lake

Provincial Government Resources

Visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated for your influenza and COVID-19 vaccination info
Call 811 for free-of-charge provincial health information and advice.
Call 211 for free, confidential, multilingual service that links people to resources for help.

Burnaby Family Doctor Resources

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For non-emergency health information and advice, click here.

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