M.O.S.A.I.C. MULTI-LINGUAL ORIENTATION SERVICE ASSOCIATION FOR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES
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Advocating for clients served, promotion of new programs and services, and discussion of existing contracts. Reskilling programs for newcomers.
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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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Advanced Education, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Health, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Workplace Literacy
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Attendance of the opening of MOSAIC’s new expanded service site at the Highgate Shopping Village. Showcasing of MOSAIC’s services.
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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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Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization
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Calling on the BC Government to institute mandatory anti-racism education in our K-12 system.
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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, 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, Human Rights
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Concerns shared about the significant impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of families and children in British Columbia. Children with complex needs, disabilities, and those marginalized by socio-economic inequities, racism, and structural violence are most impacted. Their unique needs require an urgent, equitable, and collaborative response in BC to support their wellbeing during the pandemic recovery, and prevent short-term and long-term harm.
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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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COVID-19, Children and Families
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Discussed the SCOPE program and women-focused employment programs at MOSAIC, and asked for ideas on potential funding sources and other organizations to connect with to support/empower racialized newcomer women.
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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, 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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Employment and Training, Non-Profit Organization
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Discussions around Children and Families, Housing, Health, Mental Health and Addictions, and Poverty.
Gaming application - to support funding for the Children and Family Programs at MOSAIC.
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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, Gaming and Lotteries, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
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Endorsement of the International Credential Recognition legislation, invitation for the Minister to speak at an external event, engaging immigrant professionals.
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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, 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, Education
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Exploratory discussion about funding parameters of an existing contract.
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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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Non-Profit Organization
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Importance of Language Assessment and Training to help newcomers attain social and employment goals in Canada.
Importance of support services such as adequate funding for transportation, child care, and special needs accommodation.
Recognizing the particular language and Essential Skills training needs of caregivers of pre-school aged children, seniors, foreign-trained professionals.
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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, Non-Profit Organization, Workplace Literacy
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Improve the lives of immigrants and refugees. Equitable access to healthcare services for marginalized ethnocultural communities and seniors.
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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, Education, Health, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Senior Citizens
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In WorkBC contracts, contractor or subcontractor services are not billable. For MOSAIC, we understand this means that we cannot use our own interpretation services to support clients, even if these do not cost more than other service providers.
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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
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Employment and Training, Non-Profit Organization
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Overview of MOSAIC services available to immigrants in Surrey. Barriers and challenges faced by seasonal agricultural workers in BC, focus on medical coverage upon arrival as well as open visa process and accountability of employers to provide safe working conditions.
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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
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Agriculture, Health, Human Rights, Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization
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Provided input on WorkBC policies, programs and systems and employment supports to connect newcomers to skills-commensurate employment.
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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
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Employment and Training
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To provide feedback to the Ministry in an effort to continually improve the provision of employment services delivered through WorkBC.
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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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COVID-19, Employment and Training
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To raise awareness about poverty and inequality. Improve the health and well-being of all British Columbians. Advocate for accountable, bold, and comprehensive measures in the BC government’s poverty reduction plan to significantly reduce poverty, inequality, and homelessness 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, 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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Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Justice and Law Enforcement, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Senior Citizens
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To raise awareness about poverty and inequality. Improve the health and well-being of all British Columbians.
To raise awareness about temporary foreign workers and call for the improvement of their working conditions.
To raise awareness about naturalized citizens, temporary foreign workers, refugee claimants, and persons without status and call for improving or establishing programs to support these marginalized groups. Settlement and employment support for temporary residents.
To raise awareness about the housing needs of refugee claimants and other marginalized groups.
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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, 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
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Agriculture, Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Health, Housing, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Workplace Literacy
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