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Government of Canada supports 34 organizations to advance gender equality in British Columbia and across the country
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada January 18, 2024 Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canada’s economic, social and political life. Removing systemic barriers and including all Canadians in the conversations and journey to move gender equality forward will ensure a better future for not only women, girls […]
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FNFA Makes a Major Announcement About Financing for First Nations
FNFA Makes a Major Announcement About Financing for First Nations First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) will host an online media availability regarding a major announcement about financing for First Nations governments at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. There will be remarks from FNFA’s CEO and President, Ernie Daniels, and Terry Paul, Chief […]
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Homeowner grant provides property tax relief for people in B.C.
Jan. 2, 2024 VICTORIA – The homeowner grant will continue to cover 92% of homes with the threshold set at $2.15 million for 2024. The grant amounts remain the same as last year, providing as much as $570 relief on property tax bills for owners in the Capital Regional District, Fraser Valley Regional District and Metro Vancouver, and […]
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Lower Similkameen Indian Band achieves highest level of FMB’s financial systems certification
Lower Similkameen Indian Band achieves highest level of FMB’s financial systems certification December 15, 2023 LOWER SIMILKAMEEN INDIAN BAND – Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB), located in the South-Central Interior of British Columbia, recently received Financial Management System Certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This means their finance and administrative governance practices […]
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B.C. supporting survivors, breaking the cycle of gender-based violence
Dec. 10, 2023 VICTORIA – B.C. is ramping up safety and supports for survivors of gender-based violence with a new three-year action plan released on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. “We have a great deal of work underway in B.C. to help address the systemic issue of gender-based violence,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance. “Today, we […]
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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 […]
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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) — […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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