BC to invest 17 million in jobs for income assistance recipients
Social Services Minister Joan Smallwood announced over 17 million dollars to create about 25 000 jobs and training opportunities for British Columbians on income assistance. The program brings total this year to 56.5 million and aims to reduce caseloads that rose 15 percent in the past year. It funds job creation projects work assistance education and training with emphasis on childcare and transport benefits to help recipients gain independence and return to work.