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Published on Friday, 27 September 2019 11:50

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Today we are witnessing the power of thousands of people gathering and demanding change. Let's hold onto that feeling and push forward the call for legislation change that supports all youth from care. Join the Fostering Change campaign at their rally TOMORROW Sept. 28, 2-4pm at Victory Square, Cambie and Hastings in Vancouver.

If you can’t make it, a great way to support their work is to donate to cover the food for their annual Policy Solutions Day later in October... where they take a big group of youth over to Victoria to talk directly to MLAs.

Federal Resources and Actions

The federal election is in full swing! We are working on a platform analysis which we can share once all the platforms are released. In the meantime, there are plenty of resources to study and opportunities to take action:

• First Call’s Federal Election Toolkit to support individuals and community groups in their advocacy for legislation, policy and practice that benefit children and youth and their families.
• And here’s Alex Hemingway from the CCPA on wealth taxes and more: Canada needs to catch up on new progressive economic thinking.
• On Saturday, Oct. 5 join the Stroller Brigades happening all over BC to ensure that those elected on October 21st support the $10aDay Plan by protecting the $50 million BC now receives annually from the federal government for child care – and committing to grow that amount over time.
  • Check the list to see if there’s a Stroller Brigade in your community and if not plan to organize one with your friends and family. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Provincial Government consultations

• The provincial government has opened up a consultation on paid leave for survivors of domestic or sexual violence, deadline 4pm, Oct. 8.
  • The BCFed has prepared an infographic with suggested survey responses to the government's online survey: https://feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/773477
  • You can also go to workersdeservebetter.ca and, with one click, you can email your MLA and the Government directly to demand 10 days of paid leave for workers facing domestic and sexual violence.
• The provincial government has also opened a consultation process to help define accessibility legislation, deadline 4pm, Nov. 29. We are in the process of checking in with disability members to support their submissions so stay tuned.
  • Read the guiding framework, fill out an online questionnaire or learn about other ways to participate: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/consultation/accessibility-through-legislation/.
  • There is also an opportunity to apply for $2,000 to host open discussion sessions in your communities.

Events and Resources

• On Oct. 3, join the CCPA at their annual Rosenbluth Lecture, this year featuring David Green on “A basic income – is it the right policy for BC now?” Our own Trish Garner will also be there as a panel participant so join us at 7pm at the Central VPL. Tickets are available at: https://www.ccpabc.ca/green2019.
  • David Green’s talk will also be broadcast live on Facebook (you do not need a Facebook account to watch). To watch the livestream, simply bookmark the Facebook event page and be sure to visit on October 3 at 7:00 PM PST: https://www.facebook.com/events/2416632375093437
• Pathways in a Forest: Indigenous guidance on prevention-based child welfare is a law reform report developed collaboratively by West Coast LEAF and the families, Elders, and staff at Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Lii Michif Otipemisiwak, and the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association. The report highlights efforts by Indigenous families, communities, and Nations to revitalize Indigenous approaches to child welfare, develop comprehensive community-based supports, and fight for self-determination. It centres the voices of 64 caregivers who share their stories of fighting to keep their children out of government care.

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