Advocacy regarding changes to provincial policies impacting post-secondary students in BC.
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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, Colleges & Universities
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Seeking greater supply of affordable housing options and renter protections at the provincial level. Increase the supply of a variety of social and non-profit housing options, including co-ops; Offer rent-debt forgiveness for those who were unable to make rent due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; Enact protections for students living in residence by capping student housing cost increases at the rate of inflation through 2021 onward; and as a short term goal, ensure that students living in residence are eligible for the income-tested $400.00 renter’s rebate program; and as a long term goal, increase the renters rebate to an amount that will ensure households are not required to spend more than the 30% threshold of their income on sheltering costs.
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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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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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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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Advanced Education, COVID-19, Colleges & Universities, Housing, Municipal Affairs
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