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Letter to MPs on Changes to CPP Benefits
March 11th, 2026
We wrote requesting support for CPP Contributors Dependent Benefits for grandparents who are caregivers.
“We at Fairness4crr.com are truly grateful for First Call’s ongoing support. It is an honor to be an affiliate to such an important and crucial organization. First Call offers all of us many opportunities to share, learn and form allies with organizations. First Call creates opportunities for us all to support one another’s concerns and advocacy campaigns related to the children and families in B.C. Thank you First Call for all you do, your encouragement, support and advocacy is truly making a difference for B.C. families. I would also like to thank Adrienne Montani for her ongoing mentorship.”
Shari
President, Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives
The Latest from First Call
2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card
Read the 29th edition of our BC Child Poverty Report Card for robust reporting on the current state of child poverty in BC.
November 26th, 2025
First Call’s Recommendations to 2026 BC Budget Committee
See Adrienne’s presentation to the B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services
June 5th, 2025
Our Letter to All BC MLAs About BC Child Poverty
As the Spring 2025 legislative session begins, we want to ensure that all MLA’s are familiar with the statistics and stories about how worsening poverty is affecting families with children in our province.
February 19th, 2025