Legislative Roundup and Recap 2018
The Federation’s focus on advocacy takes different forms at different times. But a big part of this work involves closely monitoring legislative changes and policy developments that affect the well-being […]
Entries by Amy Mullis
Research Bulletin November 2018: Income Supports and Services
This month’s research bulletin focuses on research and reports related to income and disability supports, poverty reduction, and welfare-related service delivery. The articles and reports below discuss income supports for the […]
Legalization of Cannabis: Implications, Resources, and Research for Federation Members
At the October Conference, we hosted an Open Space session focused on concerns about the legalization of cannabis. Members hosted sessions focused on HR implications, practice implications, the history of […]
Charities and Political Activities: Update and Next Steps
Last month, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled a motion in the House of Commons that would, among other things, amend Canada’s Income Tax Act in order to “remove the limits on […]
Research Bulletin October 2018: Substance Use, Treatment, and Recovery
This month’s research bulletin focuses on research and reports related to substance use, treatment, and recovery as well as perceptions and stigma related to drug use and the ongoing overdose […]
What it means to be a part of this Federation
It was great to see so many of you at The Federation’s October Conference and General Meeting last week. And I am very happy to announce that our Federation is […]
October Projects and Issues Update
As always, The Federation has been focused on a number of ongoing projects and issues on behalf of our members. Your board members, Rebecca, and I have been advocating and […]
Poverty Reduction in BC: New Legislation & Next Steps
Last week, our provincial government tabled the Poverty Reduction Act (Bill 39). The proposed legislation uses the Market Basket Measure (which is now Canada’s official poverty line measure) and identifies the following targets—decreasing […]
The Research to Practice Network: Gender-Based Violence and Ideas of Honour
A few months ago, The Federation re-launched our Research to Practice Network with an excellent summary of a long-term study about street-involved youth. This month, we are excited to release […]
On Being a Leader: A Leadership 2020 Update
This week’s Federation update is coming to you from our Director of Programs and Services, Rebecca Ataya-Lang, who is overseeing the Leadership 2020 program. A simple but powerful question Those […]