Centre For Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
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Advocacy regarding anti-racism, discrimination , and antisemitism
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Human Rights, Justice and Law Enforcement
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Advocacy regarding support for community based independent schools
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Education
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Advocacy regarding support for non-for-profit/charitable sectors, seniors assistance, availability of affordable housing for low-income households, additional supports for children and families
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Non-Profit Organization, Senior Citizens
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Advocacy to provide support for safety and security at cultural and religious institutions such as places of worship, community centres, childcare facilities, and summer camps for expenses nor covered by existing programs.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Emergency Preparedness, Justice and Law Enforcement
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CIJA intends to engage the Premier of British Columbia, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Poverty Reduction and Social Development to share additional measures the government could take to support the Charitable and non profit (C/NFP) sector. The requests include the following:
1. Deployment of additional funding to front line social service agencies providing food security services, counselling, and housing solutions to those most in need in society.
2. Equitable distribution of funding to ensure access and opportunity for all British Columbians including ethno-culturally based communities
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Taxation and Finance
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Implementation of the mandatory Holocaust education curriculum in BC education system for Grade 10 to 12.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Education
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