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Auditor general’s report informs discussion on the province’s annual Summary Financial Statements

November 28, 2023 VICTORIA – A new report from the Office of the Auditor General provides MLAs with a focal point for examining the $80 billion of financial activity summarized in B.C.’s public accounts for the last fiscal year. “Today’s report assists MLAs as they look at government financial reporting and the results of my […]

by ahnationtalk on November 29, 202315 Views

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CBT: Residents getting set to direct the latest round of grants program – Castlegar Source

November 27th, 2023 Columbia Basin residents are being asked to get ready for the ReDi program now as it prepares to kick into gear early in the new year. Grant applications will be accepted for Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed grants (ReDi) on Jan. 3 — through the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) — […]

by ahnationtalk on November 27, 202314 Views

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Funding for improved public services will benefit First Nations governments, youth

Nov. 23, 2023 VANCOUVER – First Nations young people and governments will benefit from financial support to the First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) to develop and deliver training for current and future First Nation government administrations, programs to increase youth employment, and mentorship and networking events. The B.C. government is providing more than $5.5 […]

by ahnationtalk on November 24, 202324 Views

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In search of long-term solutions to poverty – Interior News

It is important for those who are able to give generously to help those who are in need Canadians are feeling increased financial pressures this year. According to data from Statistics Canada, one in three Canadians live in a household experiencing financial difficulties, and close to one in 10 are in a household facing extreme […]

by ahnationtalk on November 23, 202323 Views

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First Nations Major Projects Coalition welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitment to establish a national Indigenous loan guarantee program

November 21, 2023 – Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitment in today’s Fall Economic Statement to establish a national Indigenous loan guarantee program in Budget 2024. The desire of First Nations to access competitive capital to facilitate First Nations equity ownership in major […]

by ahnationtalk on November 22, 202321 Views

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More transparent job postings mean fairer work environments

VICTORIA – All B.C. employers will need to include transparent wage or salary information on publicly advertised jobs starting in November 2023. “People deserve equal pay for equal work,” said Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity. “Making sure transparent wage or salary information is included in all job posting helps make sure people are […]

by ahnationtalk on October 30, 202329 Views

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Investors need disclosure on Indigenous representation; the CSA should require it | The Globe and Mail

Investors need disclosure on Indigenous representation; the CSA should require it | The Globe and Mail Canada’s economic future is dependent, in many ways, on having more Indigenous voices at the table when major development projects are being proposed and planned. That’s because many of these initiatives will involve the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples […]

by pmnationtalk on October 12, 202358 Views

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FNTC: Notice of Annual Meeting

25 September, 2023 Pursuant to section 131 of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, notice is hereby given that the First Nations Tax Commission Annual Meeting will be held on October 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. The meeting will be held virtually. Registrants will receive instructions for participation prior to the annual meeting. […]

by ahnationtalk on September 26, 202323 Views

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Government of Canada announces funding for seven organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in British Columbia

From: Women and Gender Equality Canada The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them. Today, on behalf […]

by ahnationtalk on September 18, 202329 Views

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Financial assistance for local governments, First Nations affected by wildfire

Sept. 6, 2023 VICTORIA – Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available for local governments and First Nations in regions that have been adversely affected by wildfires this season. DFA is available to help community authorities cover disaster-related losses that are not covered by insurance, such as wildfire damage to public infrastructure, including roads, bridges and […]

by ahnationtalk on September 7, 202331 Views

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