VICTORIA— With three recent reports showing that British Columbia continues to have persistently high child poverty under the Christy Clark government, New Democrats are pressing for their poverty reduction legislation to finally be passed. “New Democrats have introduced legislation for a …
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B.C. Liberals failing B.C.’s most vulnerable children
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals are failing to provide appropriate care for children and youth who have multiple vulnerabilities according to a new report from the Representative for Children and Youth. “When it comes to the most vulnerable children-in-care, B.C. Liberal …
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