Joint Letter to Minister Simpson Re: COVID-19 & Income Assistance and Disability Assistance
Hon. Shane Simpson
Minister of Social Development & Poverty Reduction
PO Box 9933 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9R2
[email protected]
March 24, 2020
Dear Minister Simpson:
RE: COVID-19 & Income Assistance and Disability Assistance
We write to you in light of the evolving public health emergency concerning […]
BC Tenants’ Rights Advocates Unite to Call for Ban on Evictions
For Immediate Release
Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
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Tenants’ rights advocates […]
CLAS Advocates and Offers Government Support for COVID-19 Related Eviction Protections for Tenants
Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
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For Immediate Release
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For Immediate Release
Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
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