BC Teachers' Federation
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Addressing Climate Change through additional climate learning resources in K-12 and funding to implement mandatory climate control curriculum in K-12.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Children and Families, Education, Environment
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Addressing curriculum changes, available resources, timelines, in-service, policies, materials, collaboration time, and communication. Removal of BC Literacy 10, Literacy 12, and Numeracy 10 Graduation Assessment scores on official student transcripts. Replacement of the Foundational Skills Assessment (FSA). Revision of policies related to outdoor learning. Amend curriculum to include climate change in each year from K-12 across subjects. Adequate consultation regarding the acquisition process for a new Learning Management System (LMS) for distributed Learning and Open School use. Engage in meaningful consultation with stakeholders to develop a new Special Education Policy Manual. Data transparency. Curriculum design and assessment.Accessibility of provincial assessments.Learning resources policies. Performance standards.
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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, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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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Advanced Education, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Freedom of Information, Health, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Information Technology, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Privatization and Outsourcing
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Addressing inadequate ventilation and temperature controls in public schools and the need for appropriate funding to address inadequate HVAC in schools. Clarification around MERV-13 filter and ventilation systems in school districts across the province, including plans and progress on upgrades in districts that do not meet the guidelines.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, 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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COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Environment, Infrastructure
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Adequate funding of public education and concerns around prevalence model funding. Providing ongoing support for the curriculum by providing new technology, lab equipment, learning materials, and professional development supports for teachers. Provide anchor funding for inclusive education in identified needs, including dedicated funding for students in "high incidence" categories. Provide targeted funding to support the early identification and designation of students with diverse needs. Commitment to ongoing funding for BC First Nations language authorities to work with BC public school teachers to develop local curriculum. Concerns regarding online learning committee RFP Process. Designated funding for outdoor learning spaces.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Information Technology, Land Claims, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Taxation and Finance
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Advocating for adequate consultation and inclusion for teachers, students and staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), as it relates to the public school system and institutionalized racism at a societal level. Consult with BCTF to implement a plan of action to address racism experienced by staff, students and families in BC schools. Work with educational partners in the public school system to increase the number of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit teachers working in BC schools. Address issues of gender-based violence and Indigenous women who are highest risk.
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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, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Justice and Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
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Advocating for restored collective agreement language.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Economic Development and Trade, Education, Employment and Training, Information Technology, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Privacy, Privatization and Outsourcing
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Allocation of funds for ventilation upgrades sent to School Districts and related priorities.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Education
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Amending the Human Rights Code to Include "Indigenous Identity" or "Indigeneity" as a protected Group.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Advanced Education, Children and Families, Education, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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Amendment of the School Act in order to outline clear expectations for the conduct of trustees, including a process for investigation and disciplinary options when trustees breach expectations of conduct, education policy, regulation, and/or legislation; and that the Ministry appoint an Ethics Commissioner to review the conduct of BC school district trustees to investigate complaints.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, 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, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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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Education, Human Rights
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Childcare fee reduction initiative.
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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 or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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, Poverty
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Concerns around radon exposure as a serious health and safety issue in schools and the need for consistent and systematic testing, reporting, and remediation of radon in schools.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, 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, Health, Infrastructure
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Concerns regarding the Advisory Group on Provincial Assessments.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, 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, Colleges & Universities, Education
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COVID recovery strategy and support for vulnerable populations
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, 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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COVID-19, Children and Families, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Finances and Budgets, Health, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
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Creating a climate change curriculum package by establishing a task force of 12 teachers to develop a comprehensive climate change curriculum for British Columbia students from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, 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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Colleges & Universities, Conservation, Education
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Development of childcare policies at the district level without consultation from local unions, including seamless day 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, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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COVID-19, Children and Families, Education
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Enhancement of current K-12 curriculum to include a more robust version of media and digital literacy.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Education, Information Technology
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Ensuring that the Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy has adequate funding and considers the impacts on Indigenous peoples and vulnerable populations who face systemic barriers, such as homelessness.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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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COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Poverty
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Funding for accessible infrastructure to ensure that all K-12 and adult education worksites, including portables, be accessible to disabled people/people with disabilities.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Children and Families, Education, Infrastructure
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Funding for inclusive and flourishing schools including, increased educational funding to meet the real, identified needs of classrooms, schools, and school districts; providing dedicated funding for teacher recruitment and retention to address acute teacher shortages in BC; and, terminating the prevalence-based model for special education funding and align special education funding with identified needs.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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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Advanced Education, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education
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Implementing the call of action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada including the teaching of Aboriginal language, history, culture and ways of knowing in public schools. Adopt a funded plan that ensures school district employees and teachers are provided resources to support relevant worldviews and knowledge of local First Nations Communities. Remove Sections from the School Regulations, that pertains to promoting "loyalty to the crown". Include National Indigenous Peoples Day in section 10 (b). Government's response and call to action regarding the Kamloops tragedy and the 215 children who died and were found at the Kamloops Residential School. Request to take immediate action to implementing the Calls for Justice from the report, "Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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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Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Education, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Land Claims, Mental Health and Addictions
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Improving public education and advocating for measures to address recruitment and retention issues with teachers. Consult with educational stakeholders to develop a targeted recruitment and retention plan for specialist teachers (speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, counsellors, learning assistance teachers, special education teachers, teachers of English language learners, and other teachers) to support underfunding and high caseloads for current teacher specialists. Recruitment and retention within the Nisga'a School District.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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 of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Advanced Education, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Employment and Training, Privatization and Outsourcing
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Inclusion and participation of Indigenous people on education policy and public education by ensuring that every school board has a designated trustee seat for an Indigenous person.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Children and Families, Education, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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Indigenous Graduation Requirement for secondary students, including funding, implementation, adequate resources, and the need for a comprehensive plan in collaboration with teachers.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, 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, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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Opioid drug crisis and the urgent need to provide a safe supply to reduce overdose deaths in the province.
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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, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Children and Families, Health, Hospitals, Mental Health and Addictions
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Replacing of "sex/gender" on school forms with pronouns to ensure that trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender variant students and families are validated and included.
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Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Children and Families, Education, Mental Health and Addictions
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Request to update and reissue a new version of the "Words Matter" document to "identity-first language" instead of "person-first language" to support inclusive language to ensure that all people with disabilities are spoken to and about with dignity and respect.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, 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, Colleges & Universities, Education
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Request to work in collaboration with the government on meaningfully implementing the United Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and implement the BC's Bill 41: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) by enacting funding; adoption of BCTF recommendations; providing school districts with adequate teaching resources; implementing a plan of action so that Indigenous languages are taught in schools; working with the BC Teachers' Council (BCTC) and other bodies to increase the number of First Nations, Metis and Inuit teachers working in BC schools; address incidents of racism experienced by Indigenous staff, students, and families in BC schools; and abandon all colonial narratives in education.
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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, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Children and Families, Education, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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Student Learning Conditions
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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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COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Health, Information Technology, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Privacy, Science and Technology
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Supplying HEPA filters in classrooms where MERV13 filters when mitigation measures are not possible.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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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COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Health
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Supplying N95 masks upon request to teachers, students, and staff.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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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COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Health
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Teaching conditions in public education K-12
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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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Advanced Education, COVID-19, Children and Families, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Employment and Training, Environment, Freedom of Information, Health, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Information Technology, Labour/Labour Relations, Poverty, Privatization and Outsourcing
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The need for consultation around the significant change that will result from the transition of childcare and learning into the Ministry of Education.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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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Violence, discrimination, and oppression of women of colour and murdered and missing Indigenous women in Canada, and the need for government support systems for women living on the margins of society.
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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, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Poverty
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