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British Columbians invited to help shade anti-racism legislation
People are encouraged to share their thoughts through an online questionnaire about how government can best address systemic racism.
The information gathered will help inform new legislation that will hold government accountable for addressing systemic racism within its programs and services, and to provide supports for those who have been negatively impacted.
The questionnaire is available in 15 languages and will remain open until Sept. 30, 2023: https://feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/379139?lang=en
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023AG0044-000865
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B.C. advances fire-risk education, public education to save lives
To help educate people about proper smoke-alarm use and reducing fire risks, which will save lives and protect first responders, B.C. has announced an investment of $1.6 million in partnership with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU).
“We are taking action to overturn the alarming trend of increasing fire-related deaths in our province,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Once a fire starts, people have very little time to get out of their home safely, making a working smoke alarm a critical tool for saving lives. I’m urging everyone to test their smoke alarms at least once every six months to keep their home and family safe.”
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023PSSG0046-000897
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More supports to help people prepare for in-demand careers
The B.C. government is funding Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning Pathways with an investment of $3.8 million.
The Pathways programming is intended to support people in getting the pre-requisites they need to access high-priority programs, including in the areas of health care, early childhood education, skilled trades and technology.
This work is in addition to the variety of tuition-free Adult Basic Education and English language learning programming available throughout the province.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023PSFS0037-000868
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Students, employers benefit more co-op, internship, on-the-job learning
As the Province partners with 13 of B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions, people will have access to work-integrated learning opportunities, such as co-ops, internships, practicums and community-service-learning opportunities.
This investment is part of the StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan, which will give thousands of people the skills and opportunities they need to thrive and employers an improved ability to find the talent they need.
“Work-integrated learning helps future workers access the hands-on experience they need to launch their careers,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “These placements give people valuable opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world settings and benefit employers by having workers who they train and can become potential new employees.”
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023PSFS0038-000876
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Residential Tenancy Branch offers service in more than 200 languages
B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) is offering real-time interpretation services in more than 200 languages for dispute resolution and other information.
Interpretation in multiple languages, offered free as of April 1, 2023, encourages more British Columbians whose first language is not English to access the RTB’s services.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HOUS0060-000874
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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
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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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