A REPOSITORY OF FAMILY POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IN CANADA

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Man . government seeks public input on income support program for individuals with disabilities

Fed. government funds over 90 projects through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative

Ont. government invests in new opportunities for Black youth

Fed. government launches Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, announces new supports

Applications open for Building Vibrant Communities grants in N.S.

Fed. government commits to fund shelters for Inuit women

Level of government: Provincial/Territorial
The federal government announces commitment to fund the construction and operations of shelters for Inuit...
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Fed. government commits to fund shelters for Inuit women

Fed. government launches Northern Food Innovation Challenge

Level of government: Provincial/Territorial
The federal government announces the launch of CanNor’s Northern Food Innovation Challenge through the opening...
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Fed. government launches Northern Food Innovation Challenge

New health care guidelines for transgender, non-binary and gender nonconforming people released in N.W.T.

Domain: Care
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Northwest Territories
Tags: LGBTQ+, Health
The N.W.T. government releases Health Care for Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Nonconforming People: Guidelines for...
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New health care guidelines for transgender, non-binary and gender nonconforming people released in N.W.T.
Tags: LGBTQ+, Health

Man . government seeks public input on income support program for individuals with disabilities

Domain: Economy
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Manitoba
Tags: Family Finances, Disabilities, Accessibility
The Manitoba government launches an online survey as part of consultations that will help guide...
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Man . government seeks public input on income support program for individuals with disabilities
Tags: Family Finances, Disabilities, Accessibility

Minimum wage increasing April 1 in N.S.

Domain: Economy
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Nova Scotia
Tags: Employment, Family Finances
Nova Scotia’s minimum wage is increasing on April 1, to $12.95 an hour, which is...
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Minimum wage increasing April 1 in N.S.
Tags: Employment, Family Finances

Expansion and support for homeownership programs in N.W.T.

Domain: Environment
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Northwest Territories
Tags: Housing
The N.W.T. government introduces a new Lease-to-Own policy that will support and expand homeownership programs....
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Expansion and support for homeownership programs in N.W.T.
Tags: Housing

N.S. government expands employment support program for young adults

Domain: Economy
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Nova Scotia
Tags: Employment
Nova Scotia’s EDGE pilot program – which provides eligible Employment Support and Income Assistance clients...
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N.S. government expands employment support program for young adults
Tags: Employment

More B.C. communities receive funding to assess future housing needs

Domain: Environment
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, British Columbia
Tags: Housing, Communities
The B.C. government announces investment of nearly $1 million to help another 26 communities assess...
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More B.C. communities receive funding to assess future housing needs
Tags: Housing, Communities

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