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Oct 10th 2024: Political Parties Responses to First Call’s 2024 BC Election Toolkit
First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society sent a set of select questions to British Columbia’s three main political parties in the lead-up to the 2024 provincial election.
See how they answered our questions on critical issues including child poverty reduction, affordable housing, access to early childhood education, and youth transitions out of care.
The Latest from First Call
2023 BC Child Poverty Report Card
This report contains 25 child poverty reduction recommendations for the provincial and federal governments in the areas of tax fairness and income support, targeting initiatives for groups with higher child poverty risks, and investing in lowering barriers and improving lives through robust universal programs.
This report is released in conjunction with the national Campaign 2000 Child Poverty Report Card and other provincial and territorial reports.
Use Our 2024 Provincial Election Toolkit!
October 19th is election day in British Columbia. Download, Share and Use Our Toolkit—it has concerns and questions that you can share with the candidates in your riding. Let’s make sure BC’s kids are on the political agenda!
MakeYourVoiceHeard #FirstCall4KIDS
Newsroom:
Opinion Piece
Vancouver Sun: Child poverty is a province-wide crisis, affecting B.C.’s urban, suburban and rural communities alike. By Adrienne Montani / First Call
Opinion: In 2021, over 126,000 children in B.C. lived in poverty. We need comprehensive policies that address the root causes of poverty.
Oct. 3rd, 2024