AFP Greater Vancouver News

In 2008, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was set up to document the effects of residential schools on Indigenous people. In 2015, the Commission released a report with 94 Calls to Action. One action was the establishment of a statutory holiday by the federal government to honour residential school survivors, their families and their communities …

Dear AFP Greater Vancouver Members, Your Government Relations committee would like to share some highlights from both the federal and provincial budgets announced earlier this week. Unsurprisingly, the budgets focus on outlining how Canada and British Columbia will finish the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and begin the road to economic recovery. Direct impacts on our sector: …

With the 2021 federal budget just around the corner, now is the time to remind members of Parliament how they can make a difference to the countless Canadians who rely on charities that enrich the fabric of our lives as well as provide essential services. Unfortunately, too many organizations in our sector are struggling not …

Season’s Greetings! Today we celebrate the official start of winter and the countdown to Christmas. The holidays look much different than usual this year and I reflect on just how much has even changed since my last message only eight weeks ago. During these challenging times, there is still much to be celebrated and I’m …