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TAPS

@TAPSBC

TAPS is a non-profit delivering legal advocacy services to people with income assistance, Persons with Disabilities and tenancy issues.

 Victoria
tapsbc.ca
Joined March 2010
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Vancouver police now estimate around 3,500 people have gathered around the art gallery. Speakers continue to share stories of oppression. All surrounding streets have been closed @cbcnewsbc
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So great @Pam_Palmater I believe in the power of kids to change the world for the better and it is so great you are showcasing them!
Pam Palmater (@Pam_Palmater) profile picturePam Palmater@Pam_Palmater30 Apr 2020
Today I am launching my new podcast @warriorkidspod It's similar to my #warriorlifepodcast but this one is just for kids!! It's a #podcast that celebrates everything Indigenous and encourages kids to get involved in social justice & earth justice. warriorkidspodcast.com/
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Social Justice Lawyers! Just one day remaining to throw your hat in the ring for our new staff lawyer position: tapsbc.ca/job-posting-staff-…
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This Open Letter signed by 70 signatories in one day including @NanaimoChamber, @UWCNVI , and other Nanaimo and province-wide groups was sent to Nanaimo City Council yesterday evening. Groups can still sign on as we wait for decisions from Council. bcpovertyreduction.ca/2018/1…
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BC’s Attorney General has announced an external review of legal aid service delivery in BC to examine the current and potentially new models of service delivery. Find out more here: ow.ly/br9U30m6F1U
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The BC government introduced poverty reduction legislation today! But does it measure up to the ABC Plan? Tell the Minister to fill the gaps in Accountability measures at abcplan.ca and make sure the plan in March is Bold and Comprehensive!
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BC poverty reduc'n strategy law requires 25% drop in overall poverty and 50% drop in poverty for those under 18 years old within 5 years, minister Shane @ShaneLSimpson tells legislature. #bcpoli
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Cutting costs by focusing on health and housing #sdoh @TAPSBC @DrRitaMc @kuhljen @BCHC @BC_HC hqc.sk.ca/news-events/hqc-ne…
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@bcgeu24 Sep 2018
There is a whole movement of people across BC who want to live in affordable homes. Today's decision shows what our communities can do when they work together. #PeoplePower
Derrick O’Keefe (@derrickokeefe) profile pictureDerrick O’Keefe@derrickokeefe24 Sep 2018
Replying to @derrickokeefe
Of course huge credit for today's news should go to the @YVRTenantsUnion for rallying against the 4.5% hikes & groups like the @bcgeu & others who joined to help push for change to this unfair rent hike formula left over from the BC Liberals. #vanpoli #bcpoli
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This morning @CBContheisland is broadcasting live from Cafe Fantastico and TAPS exec director @_douglasking will be on at 7:40 to discuss the closing of the gate at Goldstream Park and how that has impacted efforts to support homeless campers there.
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We checked today, and all the homeless shelters in the CRD are full. No room at those operated by Our Place, Victoria's Cool Aid Society, The Portland Hotel Society or at the Salvation Army. Last night, 22 people were vying for 2 open spots at the Rock Bay shelter. @CTVNewsVI
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“We aren’t allowed in the parks. We’re not allowed on the streets. We’re not allowed in tent cities. Where are homeless people allowed to go in this district?” timescolonist.com/news/local… #bcpoli
After much confusion, homeless campers told they can temporarily stay at Goldstream

After much confusion, homeless campers told they can temporarily stay at Goldstream

Confusion reigned in Goldstream Provincial Park Thursday with the provincial government ultimately deciding to allow homeless campers to stay until it has assessed the situation and examined its...

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SaanichPD VicPD and OakBayPD all now on site evicting dozens of homeless from provincial land. The one thing nobody can tell us is where they are supposed to go..
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This is important, but the main reason rents in #Vancouver are so outrageous has less to do with the annual increase and more with the fact that landlords can raise rents by ANY AMOUNT between tenancies! I think we need rent control on units, not just on tenancies.
Andrew MacLeod (@A_MacLeod_Tyee) profile pictureAndrew MacLeod@A_MacLeod_Tyee12 Sep 2018
Rent caps in BC have risen nearly 40 percent faster than inflation since 2004: thetyee.ca/News/2018/09/12/B… #bcpoli #squeezed

The 2004 Tweak that Accelerated BC’s Rent Spiral | The Tyee

Tenants, landlords debate whether province should abandon allowing rents to rise above inflation rate.

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Rent caps in BC have risen nearly 40 percent faster than inflation since 2004: thetyee.ca/News/2018/09/12/B… #bcpoli #squeezed

The 2004 Tweak that Accelerated BC’s Rent Spiral | The Tyee

Tenants, landlords debate whether province should abandon allowing rents to rise above inflation rate.

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“The inflation accounts for the rise in costs in doing business for the landlord, so that extra percentage increase is pure profit made on the backs of tenants,” said Emily Rogers, who is a legal advocate for @TAPSBC #bcpoli #bchousing cheknews.ca/vancouver-island…
Vancouver Island renters brace for largest possible increase in 15 years

Vancouver Island renters brace for largest possible increase in 15 years

If you rent property in B.C. you could be in for a larger increase next year. In fact, percentage-wise it's the largest in 15 years

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It's a good thing we have a BC Gov't who cares about renters & that org's like @TAPSBC are there for support when renters need it! "Tenants battling renovictions — and some are winning" timescolonist.com/news/local… via @timescolonist #yyj #renovictions
Tenants battling renovictions — and some are winning

Tenants battling renovictions — and some are winning

Pensioner paying $728 a month told renovated unit would rent for $1,425 a month

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What a great job for a lawyer who is passionate about anti #poverty and #disability work! @TAPSBC in Victoria is hiring
TAPS (@TAPSBC) profile pictureTAPS@TAPSBC22 Aug 2018
TAPS is excited to announce that we are hiring our first ever staff lawyer! Please share widely and check out the job posting for details: facebook.com/job_opening/296…
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TAPS is excited to announce that we are hiring our first ever staff lawyer! Please share widely and check out the job posting for details: facebook.com/job_opening/296…
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