YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association
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Advocating for funding (grants) for YMCA Programs including childcare, alternative suspension, beyond the bell, YMind.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Children and Families, Employment and Training, Gaming and Lotteries, Non-Profit Organization, Sports and Recreation
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Advocating on behalf of the non profit sector of B.C., including the B.C. non-profit network, to be included in future policy considerations and ministerial collaborations to address funding challenges, support sector sustainability and demonstrate the impact of the sector.
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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
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Childcare, community programming.
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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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Children and Families, Employment and Training, Non-Profit Organization, Senior Citizens
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Childcare: To work towards an agreement for child care new spaces grant
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Children and Families
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Childcare and Community Initiates, funding.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Children and Families
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Discuss how we can support the priorities of your Ministry and share our grassroots insights into B.C.’s changing workforce and support policy development. Discuss the challenges of recruiting and retaining skilled workers to serve our communities, particularly Early Childhood Educators, and have seen the benefits of the Work Integrated Learning program to fill gaps in child care staffing.
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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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Advanced Education
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Discussion on Childcare and Community Programs.
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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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Children and Families, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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Met with the City of Kelowna Mayor and requested that he advise staff to complete a child care action plan as a response to their child care needs assessment.
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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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Children and Families
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Policy and program recommendations regarding the government's employment programming
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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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Advanced Education
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Promoting the program 'Alternative Suspension' and requesting co-presentation of Alternative Suspension Program (YGV & YSIBC) to all Superintendents in BC at their conference this fall.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Children and Families, Education
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Providing consultation and feedback on methodology & approach to their work on developing an Action Plan as part of StrongerBC: A Plan for Today, a Vision for Tomorrow. The Action Plan that we are tasked to develop will focus on inclusive growth of the economy by helping prospective entrepreneurs and small business owners within the underrepresented groups, especially those heavily impacted by the pandemic, to start, grow and potentially export their business
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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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Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training
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Recognize the impact of rising costs and access to health care on the health and well-being of community members. Discuss how we can support interventions to keep British Columbians healthy and injury free.
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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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Health
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Requesting a meeting with government officials to advocate for childcare funding, raise awareness of the program needs.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Children and Families, Non-Profit Organization
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The YMCAs in BC recognize the vital role that sports, and recreation play in the well-being of British Columbians. Discuss how the YMCA SIBC can support you in your role and explore opportunities for collaboration.
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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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Arts and Culture, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
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Tour of QP Child Care Centre, Discussion around $10/day roll out in BC, Support with Out of School Care Affordability for families including those located in school (addition of this to $10/day) - Young parents program.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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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Children and Families
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