The BC government announced today that it would halt most evictions, freeze rent and provide eligible renters with a rental supplement of up to $500 in light of the economic challenges presented by COVID-19.
Read the press release:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MAH0048-000561
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The linked article, "Why I Resigned from a CDB Advisory Group," was written by Michael J. Prince. It originally appeared in the edition of DABC’s
Article: Why I Resigned from a CDB Advisory Group | DABC
This article was written by Michael J. Prince. It originally appeared in the edition of DABC’s Transition magazine, Canada Disability Benefit: What protection does it actually offer? (Fall/Winter 2024).
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