For parents living in poverty, childcare is the difference between being able to work & being locked out of the labour market. Zero-fee childcare opens that door. Send a message to the Province: centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone #UniversalMeansEveryone #EquityisEssential #10adayForAll

The Affordable Child Care Benefit removes fees entirely for families in poverty but only in a $10-a-day spot. Let's make zero-fee childcare reach every low-income family, not just the lucky few. Sign centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone #UniversalMeansEveryone #EquityisEssential #10adayForAll

We're delighted to see this vital expansion of legal aid services for survivors of IPV in BC's interior and north. We commend the Province for taking steps in line with Stanton Report recommendations to bring legal services to rural, remote, & northern communities: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Bringing more in-person legal services to survivors of family violence

Family law clinics will support people in Kamloops, Prince George

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Equity and Universality are Not Competing Priorities! Tell the Province: BC needs a low-capped universal fee structure with guaranteed zero-fee childcare for families in poverty. ✍️ Sign the letter: centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone #UniversalMeansEveryone #EquityisEssential #10adayForAll

BC has zero-fee childcare for families in poverty — but only in $10-a-day spaces. Meaning most can't access it. Tell the Province this has to change. UNIVERSAL MEANS EVERYONE. ✍️ Sign the letter: centreforequity.ca/universal_means_everyone #UniversalMeansEveryone #EquityisEssential #10adayForAll

We're recruiting! 🌿 Looking for 4 Peer Research Assistants & 8 Peer Advisory Circle members for Out of the Margins — a BC study on parental disability & family wellbeing. Lived experience essential. Deadline June 22. Apply: centreforequity.ca/out_of_the_margins_recruit

We're hiring! 🙋🏽‍♀️ Do you have skills in racial justice work & systemic advocacy? Are you a project manager deeply engaged with impacted communities? You might be who we're looking for ⭐ See our Projects & Racial Equity Impact Lead posting: centreforequity.ca/racial_equity_impact Apply by June 21

📣 🙌🏾 BIG NEWS: Legal Aid BC's Family Law Centres are EXPANDING! New in-person offices in Kamloops & Prince George and increased capacity overall. Plus broader eligibility criteria for family law services. This expansion means more survivors across BC can access this life-changing support 🌱

Have you used Legal Aid BC's Family Law Centres since 2025? Tell us about your experience 🗣️ Our engagements are online, confidential & trauma-informed. Your insights will shape our recommendations to improve legal aid services for survivors. Honoraria available🫶🏽 Apply now: centreforequity.ca/project

HUGE WIN: Last week, Canada's Supreme Court created a tort of intimate partner violence. Kuldeep Ahluwalia fought for herself & every survivor who comes after 🏛️✊🏾 Enormous recognition to our formidable allies @westcoastleaf.bsky.social, @risewomenslegal.bsky.social & BWSS who intervened in the case

Addressing racism in BC schools starts with understanding the barriers Indigenous and racialized students and parents face. Erase Racism in BC Schools: Families Lead the Way - Report on the K-12 Without Racism Year 1 Scoping Survey Findings is out now. www.centreforequity.ca/k_12_without...

Learn about the top concerns from participating families in the scoping survey for Erase Racism in BC Schools: Families Lead the Way - Report on the K-12 Without Racism. Read the full report here: www.centreforequity.ca/k_12_without...

CFE’s new report, Erase Racism in BC Schools: Families Lead the Way - Report on the K-12 Without Racism Year 1 Scoping Survey Findings, is out now. Read the full report here: www.centreforequity.ca/k_12_without...

Upcoming webinar: What Diverse BC Families Need to be Physically Active Two CFE team members will join a panel on making physical activity more accessible for all families in BC, including highlights from a new PAHC report with key insights and guidance. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We’re proud to release “Erase Racism in Schools: Families Lead the Way.” Based on insights from 104 Indigenous and racialized parents across BC’s K–12 system, the report shows urgent action is still needed. Read more: www.centreforequity.ca/k_12_without...

Launching in 3 days! CFE’s latest report, Erase Racism in Schools, is almost here. This report is part of our K–12 Without Racism project and reflects research conducted this past fall. Stay tuned for the full report and key findings.

How do we lift families out of poverty? Help low-income mothers earn more. CFE’s Justice at Work research highlights 16 recommendations for lone mothers’ economic inclusion in BC. Today, we’re spotlighting 3 focused on income—because when mothers earn more, families thrive. tinyurl.com/58jtw5c9

CFE's latest report is coming out next week: Erase Racism in Schools. This report is a part of our K-12 Without Racism project and reflects research conducted this past fall. Stay tuned for the full report and findings next week.

Are you a parent or caregiver in BC impacted by low income? Join the CFE Network—free to join! Connect with other families, access leadership opportunities, and help drive change. Learn more and become a CFE Network Member here: www.centreforequity.ca/join

CFE is taking a look back at 2025 and all that we accomplished alongside our members and partners.

@risewomenslegal.bsky.social report "Should I Have Just Stayed?" reveals how BC's housing crisis endangers survivors in the family law system. CFE participated in this crucial and timely research on improving remedies for survivors during the crisis. www.womenslegalcentre.ca/publications...

Our allies at McCreary's Young Indigenous Research Team (YIRT) released Raven's Children VI, exploring health and well-being of Indigenous youth in BC. YIRT shared findings with 87 Indigenous youth across the province, developing calls to action to improve outcomes. www.mcs.bc.ca/pdf/ravens_c...

BC’s 2025 Living Wage Report puts real living wages at $21.55–$29.60/hr—well above minimum wage. CFE’s Lone Mothers Economic Inclusion Project offers 28 policy fixes, including raising minimum wage to a living wage. www.centreforequity.ca/justice_at_w... @bcpolicy.bsky.social

What if we focused on ensuring families always have good holiday seasons—not just this one? At CFE, we drive systemic change through peer-led research, legal action, and advocacy that addresses root causes of inequality. This Giving Tuesday, help us build a future where no family is left behind.

DABC, BC Poverty Reduction Coalition & Centre for Family Equity have issued a joint letter to the Province, calling for the full removal of the spousal cap for all #PWD & their households: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/dabc-and-community-partners-call-for-full-removal-of-the-pwd-spousal-cap/.

Congratulations to First Call BC on the 2025 Child Poverty Report Card. This year’s takeaway: lone-mother–led families continue to face the steepest barriers. Universal $10-a-Day child care and fair employment policies can help break the cycle. www.centreforequity.ca/lonemotherse...

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. CFE supports survivors of gender-based violence navigating BC's family law system through our charter challenge work and Healing Forward program, advocating for fair, responsive legal aid and mental health support.

Racialized and Indigenous parents in BC—we need your voice. Take our 30-minute confidential survey on racism in BC’s K-12 public schools. Share your family’s experiences, help build systemic change, and receive a $100 honourarium for your time. www.surveymonkey.com/r/K12Without...

The BC Disaster & Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment is out, and CFE was proud to take part in the engagement. Our pandemic research shows we need stronger support for low-income families during disasters. Read more: www.centreforequity.ca/justice_at_w...

"The government made a promise, and although it has taken a step forward, it still has several more steps to go." Spencer van Vloten, editor of BC Disability, has an OpEd in the Vancouver Sun that looks at the recent changes to the Persons With Disability Benefits

Opinion: A step forward, miles to go: The truth about ending the province's spousal cap

Rule cuts off people with disabilities from support if they have a working partner. Despite last week's change, the biggest barriers remain

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