Happy B.C. Day Long Weekend 🎉

Dear <<First Name>>,

This week, I had an informative tour of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver hosted by Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and CIJA to understand their extensive services and education programs that they provide to all members of the community.

I also walked through the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre exhibits to learn about their educational outreach about the Holocaust and the dangers of propaganda. Together, we can rise above hate and bigotry.

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

B.C. expands post-secondary education for Métis students

StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan is investing $1.65-million to support Michif-language speakers

The Métis Nation of British Columbia is exploring a new post-secondary model and this funding will help to revitalize the language and culture

The province works collaboratively with the Métis Nation to heal intergenerational trauma and address systemic barriers

Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023PSFS0045-001249

Province invests in building healthier communities

The Ministry of Health is providing $250,000 to local and Indigenous governments and organizations that promote healthy lifestyle choices

33 projects will receive funding to both foster relationships among people in their communities and update policies that improve wellbeing

This investment will help to prevent chronic disease, reduce the risk of health problems and allow people to enjoy connected and safe lives

Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0106-001271

B.C. works with Federal Government to support farmers

The Beneficial Management Practices program will fund $4 million to help farmers mitigate climate change

Farmers will be able to improve food security, agricultural production and water storage

The province’s food supply chain will be strengthened in the face of increasing climate-related disruptions

Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023AF0048-001254

Province takes action to eliminate the Hepatitis C Virus

The province is working on a made-in B.C. treatment strategy and elimination roadmap for the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

The BC Centre for Disease Control, the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and the BC Hepatitis Network will be brought together to collaborate to stop the spread of viral infection

The province will also provide $105,000 in funding to achieve the target of eliminating the virus by 2030

Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0104-001243

PharmaCare covers new medical device for people with diabetes

BC PharmaCare will now cover the FreeStyle Libre 2, a flash glucose monitor that enables patients and their caregivers to read blood-sugar levels

The FreeStyle Libre 2 allows people with diabetes to measure with an externally-worn sensor rather than finger pricks to draw blood

13,000 people across the province will be eligible for the FreeStyle Libre 2

Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0105-001250

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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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