Medical care alone won’t fix B.C.’s health and affordability crises. Get Well Canada calls for renewed investment in social services, including housing, child care and income supports. Join a free May 15 webinar to learn why these services are the real drivers of health and what it takes to fund them.

We’re excited to share that the Social Services Sector Training and Education Plan (SSSTEP) report, developed in partnership between the Federation and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, is now publicly available.

The Federation attended the BC Budget lockup today, in anticipation of Budget 2025: Standing Strong for B.C. and its release this afternoon.

The 2025 Social Policy Forum has come to a close, and what an incredible gathering it was! Over two days, we engaged in powerful conversations, learned from sector leaders, and strengthened our collective vision for a more just and equitable future.

Help shape the future of supervisor training in the social services sector. The Social Services Sector Roundtable is developing a sector-specific program and needs your input. Complete a 10–15-minute survey by Dec. 20 to share your agency’s needs and preferences.

Premier David Eby's new cabinet includes reappointed and new ministers in key social sector roles. Grace Lore remains Minister for Children and Family Development. Several ministries have been restructured, and mandate letters are expected in 2025. The Federation will engage the new team and continue monitoring developments affecting members and communities.

The Federation is highlighting the urgent connection between mental health and work in B.C.'s social services sector. Care workers face burnout, trauma and compassion fatigue. By promoting safe and supportive workplaces and offering tools, training, and peer support, we help ensure that social service providers can thrive while supporting others.

The Federation supports Generation Squeeze’s Get Well Canada campaign, urging the province of B.C. to increase social spending for improved health and affordability. Members are invited to sign an open letter to Premier Eby calling for stronger investment in social services. Details and resources, including a signable letter, are available through The Federation.

The Federation supports the RCY’s latest report, No Time to Wait, highlighting urgent workforce issues in MCFD’s child welfare services. Concerns include staffing, training, caseloads and workplace safety. The Federation will engage in upcoming consultations and amplify calls for systemic change to better support children, youth, families and workers.

The Federation supports the RCY's Don't Look Away report and its urgent calls to action. We were present at the report's release and urge continued commitment to its implementation. The Federation calls for meaningful government collaboration and will keep members informed as work on child well-being and system transformation progresses.

Non-Profit North brought together community social services leaders from Northern B.C. to reconnect, share knowledge and foster collaboration. Co-hosted by Vantage Point and The Federation, the event featured powerful sessions on reconciliation, board inclusion and sector advocacy, sparking renewed momentum toward a more connected, resilient and equitable sector.

Budget 2024 increases social services spending to $10.47 billion, with key investments in child welfare, mental health and IVF. Yet gaps remain in disability supports, Indigenous services and affordable housing. Poverty reduction legislation sets new targets, but concerns persist about benefit clawbacks, seniors’ needs and enforcement of renters’ protections.