On #Dec6, with the rest of #Canada, we remember the 14 women's lives lost in 1989. #MontrealMassacre And we remember the 1,000s of women and girls lost since and who we continue to lose, including the 169 women and girls in 2023 so far. #CallItFemicide

Tell the government not to forget their $10-a-day Child Care commitments. @Child_Care_Now has called a Canada-Wide Day of Action for Child Care. Sign the open letter here: childcarenow.ca/nov-2023-open-… #cdnpoli #bcpoli #10adaychildcare

We can all join @Child_Care_Now 's Canada-Wide Day of Action for Child Care Today! Sign the open letter here: childcarenow.ca/nov-2023-open-…… #cdnpoli #bcpoli #10adaychildcare Tell the government not to forget their $10-a-day Child Care commitments.

🚨 Tomorrow is a #DayofAction for Child Care across Canada. Find out how you can support the Day of Action, including signing the open letter to governments calling for Child Care For All via hubs.la/Q02bhZJ30 @childcarenowcanada @10aDayPlan

Honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the beautiful lives that were lost due to hate and prejudice. Let us strive for a world where everyone can live authentically and without fear. #TDOR23 #TDOR

Four days until we gather again IN-PERSON for our Gala Fundraiser! Hear from keynote speaker Rueben George, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Sundance Chief, author of the national bestseller ‘It Stops Here.’ Enjoy dinner & conversation. Thursday, Nov 23, 5:30PM ccpabc.ca/gala2023

Tell the government not to forget their $10-a-day Child Care commitments. @Child_Care_Now has called a Canada-Wide Day of Action for Child Care on November 30th. Sign the open letter here: childcarenow.ca/nov-2023-open-… #cdnpoli #bcpoli #10adaychildcare

📈 The cost of living in Metro Vancouver is rising, rents, high food costs, etc contribute to the increased 2023 living wage of $25.68/hr. Bridging the gap to the $16.75 minimum wage is vital for families' well-being. @CCPA_BC's new report explains policyalternatives.ca/publications/r… #bcpoli

CFE will be presenting new groundbreaking research on 'Poverty, COVID, Lone Mothers, and Public Health' at #ICUH23 today. We're committed to driving positive change and fostering collaboration in urban health.  Join us in advancing equity and well-being. #Urbanhealth #cdnpoli

Welcome news for early childhood educators in B.C. with another $2/hour wage enhancement - still waiting for the wage grid to be implemented...

@1alexhemingway Thoughtful analysis, thank you @1alexhemingway. Some of that missing % could be put towards alleviating family poverty and improving the lives of families across the province. We have a few suggestions. #BCBudget2023 #BCPoli

BC has the economic means to make more investments in urgent social and environmental priorities. Despite a partial recovery since the pandemic, provincial govt spending as a % of GDP remains well below levels at the turn of the century. My new analysis: policynote.ca/urgent-investm…

For the past year, we’ve tracked council decisions to see how @KenSimCity and the @CityofVancouver Council have followed through on the Hot Pink Paper Campaign #HPPC pledges they made to us during the election. Our One-Year Progress Report is out today. womentransformingcities.org/hpp-progress

The time to act is now. The BC Centre for Disease Control just released an important report on how food insecurity impacts families across British Columbia. Available here: bccdc.ca/Documents/2023…🥦#bcpoli #cdnpoli #budget2024

Every child in Canada deserves access to healthy meals at school. 🍎 Show your support for the @C4HSchoolFood Coalition' petition calling on the Government of Canada to invest in school food. Sign now: petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/De… #cdnpoli #Budget2024

On this Day for the Elimination of Poverty, we reiterate that poverty is not a destiny but a solvable social problem. Watch out in the coming weeks as we release two new reports, shining a light on the intersections between poverty, childcare, and the labor market. #IDEP2023

Everyone deserves to live a life free from poverty & a chance to thrive. The #GlobalGoals aim to help eradicate poverty so all people, everywhere can live in dignity & prosperity. un.org/sustainabledev… #EndPoverty #IDEP2023

Our new initiative Roots Parental Mental Health results from research w/ @UBC that uncovered a huge gap in access to mental health and counselling support for low-income parents and caregivers impacted by PTSD and post-pandemic mental health issues.

🌻 We extend our gratitude to the @Vancitycommfdn and @Vancity for their generous support in launching Roots. Together, we're breaking down barriers and nurturing well-being in our community. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth (3/3) centreforequity.ca/programs

🌳 Roots empowers Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants through group therapy sessions led by licensed clinical counsellors and is partnered with   @HumanNatureCS 🍃 Express your interest on this journey of healing and connection here: form.jotform.com/231977040928261. (2/3)

🌿On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're excited to announce our nature-based healing program, Roots - Parental Mental Health! 🌳Vancouver based, no-cost group therapy for mothers and caregivers impacted by poverty and mental health challenges, with a trauma-informed approach. (1/3)

With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation behind us, we encourage you to keep learning from stories from your community. Get started with this curation of 45 books authored or illustrated by Indigenous women and Two-Spirit creators. 📖 bit.ly/45kznKF

🚌📚 Education and access to transportation go hand in hand. Welcoming the BC Teachers' Federation (@bctf) to our growing list of endorsers for #TransitForTeens! #BCpoli #BCed Add your voice centreforequity.ca/transit_for_te…

Big news! The BC Teachers' Federation (@bctf) has joined our call to extend free public transit up to age 18. Their endorsement strengthens our call for equitable transportation for all youth. Thank you, BCTF! 🚌📚 #TransitForTeens #BCED #BCPoli

Are you angry that teachers are trying to influence children to 'change' genders? Great news -- that isn't happening. "Nothing could be further from the truth," BCTF prez @ClintJohnston7 says. More on what inclusive education actually means: cbc.ca/news/canada/br… #bced #bcpoli

In the face of hate, BC's labour movement stands in solidarity with trans people. Our statement on the anti-trans rallies planned for Wednesday, September 20: bcfed.ca/statement/no-s… #BCLab #BCPoli #NoSpaceForHate

The kids are back to school, and we'd like to know how it is going. We are asking parents to reflect briefly on their experiences accessing before/after school care. Fill in our quick survey for a chance to win one of two $75 gift cards. #bced #bcpoli centreforequity.ca/schoolcaresurv…

As we mark #OverdoseAwarenessDay, let's remember behind each overdose statistic is a real person with a family left behind. Many parents are among those who overdose. It's time to speak out about these hidden struggles, end stigma, and offer a helping hand to those in need. #IOAD

The explosion of housing prices has become a massive source of inequality in BC. Progressive property & land tax reform can help tackle inequality and raise revenue for badly-needed public investment. My new report examines five provincial policy options policynote.ca/property-tax-r…

Did you know the City of Los Angeles provides free transit for all youth up to age 18!? LA sees the incredible value of building transit riders for life and ensuring youth get everywhere they need to go without barriers. #TransitforTeens #RaiseaRider intelligenttransport.com/transport-news…