Many thanks to MLA Linda Reid for her statement in the BC Legislature on Oct. 23 about Board Voice and executive director Jody Paterson. In September we had sent around packages on our There is a Better Way social policy …
Board Voice executive director Jody Paterson gave this oral presentation Oct. 9 to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Governance today in Esquimalt. We also put in a written submission as well that follows the government’s format for those …
Here’s the media release from the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition this week noting the urgent need to set timelines and targets for the government’s newly introduced poverty reduction legislation, and to include prevention in any plan. The government has committed
Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services
Written Submission Template
This template is provided as a guide to individuals and organizations making a submission to the annual budget consultation. Please adapt as needed for your submission.
| Name: | Jody Paterson |
Nov. 16-17, 2018, Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond
Join Board Voice for an engaging, enlightening and informative day and a half of workshops, panels, and facilitated conversations that will increase your effectiveness as a board member, provide insights and
Community non-profits throughout BC have their annual chance to provide input to the provincial government on Budget 2019. Don’t miss this opportunity! The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Governance began the first of 14 community consultations this week, and …
The BC government has just announced an additional $500,000 in age-friendly grants to municipal governments – a perfect time for Board Voice members to put forward ideas to their local governments for working with them in making our communities more …
Online registration for public submissions to BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government opens Friday, Sept. 7. Don’t miss your chance to help shape Budget 2019 – visit the Finance Committee website for information on how to get your …
An opinion piece by Board Voice co-chair Leslie Welin and community lead Terry Moist appeared in the Vancouver Sun on Aug. 11. The piece highlighted how the province-wide Foundry initiative presents a model and an opportunity to create a social …
Our member organization The Bridge Youth and Family Services in Kelowna has embarked on an ambitious and important campaign in 2018 to raise $10 million for a youth recovery house. Watch their powerful video here to see why this campaign …
