“What We Heard About Poverty in B.C. – Supplemental Report” was produced in 2018 by the Government of British Columbia, following 28 community consultations and conversations. The report provides an overview of issues that were identified along with the feedback on possible ideas and activities received through the series of community meetings.
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From the Métis specific poverty reduction consultation
Recommendation 8: There is little or no support for Métis families struggling to keep their families together. Métis children are being taken from their families and moved into the care of government because the family is in poverty. It is recommended that the monies currently spent by the Provincial Government to keep Métis children in care be utilized to invest in Métis families to enable them to remain within their family environment.-
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From Indigenous poverty reduction consultations
Recommendation 30: Evaluate provincial policies and practices related to social assistance and child welfare for the purpose of improving them to meet community needs.-
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