Advocacy regarding changes to B.C.’s Lobbying Legislation to exempt non-for-profit sector’s advocacy work from the reporting requirements in the Lobbyists Transparency Act
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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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Amendment of activities to be delivered under an already signed funding contract with the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness.
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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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Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
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AMSSA conducted Immigrant Integration Coordination Committee (IICC) meeting where we informed the government that we need to have mental health supports funded in the client’s first language. Present in the meeting were the public officers from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Resilience BC. We also asked Resilience BC to change their funding model to complement instead of compete with existing programs in the settlement and integration 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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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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Finances and Budgets, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization
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AMSSA signed a support letter initiated by Vantage Point seeking to arrange a meeting between Deputy Attorney General and Hon. Minister Carole James and the representatives of the sector to discuss the issues the non-profit sector has identified in the sector’s efforts to navigate and comply with the Lobby Transparency Act.
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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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AMSSA wrote a letter to the Premier to advocate for a dedicated provincial Ministry of Immigration, Multiculturalism and Antiracism which will provide the province with the ability to ensure that immigration is an integral part of the province’s priorities, including COVID-19 economic recovery and anti-racism work. The letter also highlights the need for BC to develop a 5-year provincial Immigration Plan with a vision; projections and forecasting of future immigration needs and impacts on communities/regions throughout 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
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COVID-19, Non-Profit Organization
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Met with Public Office Holders from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training regarding the issues that International Students have faced during COVID 19. The meeting intended to raise awareness and further discussions around the topic of role of universities vs. the role of service providers in the support that international students require during the times of COVID 19. It was also emphasized that Information needs to be made available to service provider organizations for international student eligibility and that international students need to be considered as playing vital role in BC’S COVID recovery plan.
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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, Colleges & Universities, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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Policy and program recommendations around the Province's Strategic Plan on anti-racism. Public office holders from the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness, Immigrant Integration, Immigration Policy and Integration Branch were invited to Immigration Integration Coordination Committee (IICC SC) meeting where the public office holders provided program updates of their branch . AMSSA pointed out at the meeting that the Province’s Strategic Plan on anti-racism work needs to be sustainable and meaningful.
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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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Policy and program recommendations regarding the expected growth in conversions of Temporary Residents to Permanent Residents. Program recommendations regarding anti-racism related services and contract negotiations processes.
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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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Provided Dr. Penny Bellam with a briefing note that included 7 recommendation points on how the settlement and integration sector can provide the best possible support to newcomers to ensure their understanding of the COVID Vaccine process in BC. The recommendations included utilizing the expertise and already existing resources of the settlement and integration sector to: disseminate information to newcomers regarding the vaccine roll-out process and conducting concerted outreach to get to the hardest to reach populations.
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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, Health, Non-Profit Organization, Senior Citizens
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Provided Rachel Holmes, the new ADM of Immigration Services and Strategic Planning with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs with a backgrounder document that introduces the immigrant and refugee settlement sector in BC and provides insights on key opportunities for the provincial government to strengthen BC’s economy and society through improved settlement and language supports to newcomers.
Our recommendations for key opportunities for strategic provincial investment fall under six key areas:
1.Centering the Settlement and Integration Sector in the consultations regarding StrongerBC recovery plan
2.Creating a provincial Ministry of Immigration, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism to ensure the successful integration of all newcomers
3.Supporting the Transition from Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence
4.Supporting the Contributions of All Newcomers
5.Promoting Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism
6.Supporting Lasting and Meaningful Reconciliation Supporting Front-Line Workers in the Agricultural 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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Advanced Education, Agriculture, Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Health, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization, Tourism
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Seeking funding from Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada
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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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Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
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Seeking funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
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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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Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
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To discuss the issues the non-profit sector has identified in the sector’s efforts to navigate and comply with the Lobby Transparency Act.
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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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To involve the not-for-profit sector in future decision-making processes that will impact the sector and to recognize the limited funding under which not-for-profits operate.
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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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