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Join Premier John Horgan, Chief Ron Sam of the Songhees Nation and Chief Rob Thomas of the Esquimalt Nation, for an update following a meeting with the National Indigenous Organization

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The Province’s investment in FESBC supports community projects that reduce wildfire risk and enhance wildlife habitat, greenhouse gas reduction, forest recreation and ecological resiliency.

Projects include:

harvesting and removing beetle- or fire-damaged trees to reduce wildfire risk and rehabilitate the land base;
thinning trees, removing underbrush, pruning trees and other fuel management techniques; and
the creation of emergency wildfire escape routes for communities.

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Mr Horgan is saying that he will step away from being Premier but he is not stepping away from helping our community

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and ministers Karina Gould (families, children and social development) Jean-Yves Duclos (health), Diane Lebouthillier (national revenue), Pablo Rodriguez (heritage), Omar Alghabra (transport), Jonathan Wilkinson (natural resources), Marco Mendicino (public safety), Carolyn Bennett (mental health and addictions), Seamus O'Regan (labour), Mark Holland (government House leader), Pascale St-Onge (sports), Harjit Sajjan (international development) and Dan Vandal (northern affairs) speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. They face questions on issues including efforts to reduce ongoing delays at passport offices across Canada, the plan to issue panic buttons to MPs amid security fears for parliamentarians, and government's proposal to extend hybrid sittings of Parliament for another year.

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Since 1 January 2022, cases of monkeypox have been reported to WHO from 42 Member States across five WHO regions (the Regions of the Americas, Africa, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Western Pacific). As of 15 June, a total of 2103 laboratory confirmed cases and one probable case, including one death, have been reported to WHO. The outbreak of monkeypox continues to primarily affect men who have sex with men who have reported recent sex with new or multiple partners.

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On March 7, 2022, the PHO issued the Health Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and Preventive Measures order. The purpose of this order was to obtain information about the vaccination status of practising regulated health professionals to assist the public in making informed decisions about whether they want to receive in-person services.

The following lists each registrant group and the percentage of practising registrants who are vaccinated or medically exempt. The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives expect to complete reporting in the coming weeks due to the large number of registrants.

chiropractors: 78.1%
dental hygienists: 92.6%
dental technicians: 90.7%
dentists: 95.9%
dental assistants: 92.8%
denturists: 92.9%
dieticians: 98%
massage therapists: 87.9%
naturopathic physicians: 69.2%
occupational therapists: 96.9%
opticians: 94.9%
optometrists: 96.0%
pharmacists: 96.7%
pharmacy technicians: 96.8%
physical therapists: 95.2%
physicians and surgeons: 98.0%
psychologists: 96.1%
audiologists/hearing instrument practitioners: 91.9%
speech language pathologists: 92.9%
traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists: 79.0%

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Joint Press Conference of Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres and the Prime-Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Natalia Gavrilița.

"(...) On 9 May, of all days, we remember that dialogue and cooperation based on mutual respect are the bedrock of peace and security, in Europe and around the world.

I congratulate the Republic of Moldova on the thirtieth anniversary of joining the United Nations and thank you for your contributions and strong partnership in areas including peacekeeping, sustainable development, gender equality, climate change and I could go on and on.

Despite the difficult and indeed tragic circumstances of my visit, I have already experienced the hospitality that is a hallmark of your country. I thank you for extending that hospitality to the 100,000 Ukrainian refugees staying in Moldova – an increase of almost 4 percent of your population.

Moldova may not be the largest or wealthiest country in Europe, but its tremendous humanity and generosity are clear for all to see.

I witnessed the horrific humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine for myself. But by standing in solidarity with Ukrainians, Moldova, together with other neighbouring countries have mounted a highly effective response to the regional refugee crisis.

I also welcome the steps Moldova and other neighbouring countries are taking to protect refugees against human trafficking, gender-based violence, and other forms of abuse.

The United Nations is supporting refugees, displaced people and host communities both inside and outside Ukraine. So far, more than 200 partners – mostly national NGOs – have reached more than 5.4 million people inside the country with aid including food, shelter, blankets, medicines and water.

But obviously, this is not enough. We need to do much more. We are working to double our reach in some areas over the coming months. Everywhere, our operations in Ukraine focus on the most vulnerable: children, women, elderly people and those with disabilities.

Here in Moldova, and I have to say that it was not easy for the UN to readapt to a humanitarian crisis in Europe, Here, we do not have refugee camps.

Refugees live with the families of Moldovans. Here, we don’t have the traditional forms of humanitarian support in crisis areas of the developing world, in fragile states. So it took some time to fully organize our work and to fully correspond to the needs of cooperation that Moldova expects in relation to the UN. But now, we are doing everything we can in order to scale up our programs and in particular the most effective of those programs, cash assistance – because we must trust that people know what their needs are.

We aim to support over 90,000 refugees and 55,000 Moldovan hosts, in coordination with the Government and other partners.

So far, 12 Member States have joined the EU Solidarity Platform and made pledges to transfer Ukrainian refugees from Moldova.

I encourage others to demonstrate joint responsibility and solidarity by joining this initiative.

Moldova is a small country with a big heart.

But its resources are limited.

The United Nations and our partner organizations can only support governments to meet the needs of everyone affected by this war if our two humanitarian appeals for $2.25 billion inside Ukraine and $1.85 billion for the refugee response are fully funded.

I urge all countries to give generously. In global terms, these are minuscule sums.

I also urge all countries to consider upgrading their economic partnership with Moldova, and to support opportunities for its young women and men.

The war is having a devastating impact on the Moldovan economy, with supply chains broken and fuel and food prices rising fast.

For its European Union neighbours, massive solidarity with Moldova is not a matter of generosity, it is a matter of enlightened self-interest.

Many young Moldovans are considering leaving or have already left. While many remain active in support of their country from outside, Moldova needs peace for the sake of these dynamic young agents of change, who have so much to offer.

I am speaking from personal knowledge of this subject, as one of my own youth climate advisors, Vladislav Kaim, is from Moldova.

Our United Nations Country Team in Moldova will continue to do its best to support the Government and people throughout these serious challenges.

But above all, I want to thank Moldova for its generosity and solidarity, for its steadfast support for peace and multilateral solutions, and for its example of humanity.

Thank you very much".

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We discussed the health situation in Ukraine, and how WHO can best support the Ministry of Health to deliver care in conflict areas, as well as to sustain care for those who need it throughout Ukraine.

My time here has affected me very personally. As someone – myself, who grew up in a warzone myself, I understand only too well how the people of Ukraine feel – the worry for family and friends, the fear, the sense of loss and so on.

Because I know the impact, I know the devastation of war firsthand. And I felt very, very sad when Russia invaded Ukraine because I know its impact and devastation.

However, I have seen extraordinary resilience – people who have suffered loss and destruction but have not given up.

They have kept going, repairing essential services to stop that destruction making a deeper hole in their lives.

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As a step to dismantle systemic racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous, Black and people of colour, the Province is introducing the anti-racism data act.

Data collected under the act will help identify gaps in programs and services, and allow government to better meet the needs of Indigenous, Black and racialized British Columbians. The act is the first of its kind in Canada to be co-developed with Indigenous Peoples.

“Our province is shaped by diversity with people from all over the world choosing to come to B.C. to build a better life. But for too long, systemic racism and the long-lasting effects of colonialism have unfairly held people back when it comes to education, job opportunities, housing and more,” said Premier John Horgan. “These injustices are compounded when Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities ask for action, only to be told by government to provide evidence using data that is not being collected. Today, we are taking an important step toward building a more equitable province by shining a light on barriers that exist so we can improve services and make life better for everyone.”

The anti-racism data act is based on the input of more than 13,000 British Columbians. More than 90% of racialized people who provided feedback through community-led engagement sessions believed that collecting intersectional demographic data such as ethnic origin, ancestry, faith, ability and gender identity could bring positive change in B.C. and be a step toward building trust between government and Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities.

“It is long overdue to finally move beyond institutionalized denialism and publicly commit to addressing anti-Indigenous racism in British Columbia, using the tools that are necessary such as data collection, information sharing and public reporting,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. “If accurate data is not collected, then First Nations people are often not believed when we describe the impact of racism and discrimination against First Nations. This new legislation will bring needed changes to support respectful and ethical approaches to data collection, data standards and consistency in reporting and addressing how First Nations access or receive necessary supports and services in British Columbia.”

Chief Lydia Hwitsum, political executive of the First Nations Summit, said: “For far too long, our people have been disproportionately affected by systemic racism, whether it be in the legal system, medical system, government institutions or other areas of society, and this injustice has been invisible due to the lack of disaggregated data. This legislation will enable enhanced collection, analysis and utilization of data in a way that honours our rights to data sovereignty. Nothing about us without us. We see this legislation as a beginning to addressing the larger systemic racism issues and problems that exist within our society.”

The legislation is one of the first pieces of new legislation to be co-developed with Indigenous leadership under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, with the Province working in partnership with First Nations and Métis communities to ensure their voices are reflected in the act. The legislation will help advance Indigenous data sovereignty and self-governance, which are key commitments under the Declaration Act Action Plan, and establish a process for government to seek consent from Indigenous communities to use their data.

“This historic legislation will fundamentally change government programs and services in B.C. by removing long-standing barriers,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “Our work doesn’t end today – we must face up to the discomfort of talking about racism and fully commit to the work needed to be anti-racist. We will continue to work with Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities at every stage as we take the next steps to implement this legislation based on mutual trust and respect as we build a better, more inclusive B.C. for everyone.”

The act will ensure that the proper safeguards and protections are put in place to protect this information and prevent it from being used for harm. It will also require government ministries to follow careful guidelines before any statistical data is shared publicly and to release statistics annually to support and advance racial equity.

“The anti-racism data act is an important step toward the development of strategies, methods and policies that will break down the systemic barriers that maintain or exacerbate avoidable and unfair inequalities in power, resources or opportunities across the many racial, ethnic and cultural groups in British Columbia,” said Regional Chief Terry Teegee, B.C. Assembly of First Nations. “The careful and thoughtful collection of information will be critical to keep this work focused and effective. I’m pleased that the many years of hard work to realize the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is beginning to bear fruit with the co-development of this legislation. The anti-racism data act will benefit First Nations, and all British Columbians, as we strive toward more inclusive and equal communities.”

The anti-racism data legislation builds upon initial recommendations from the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner’s report, The Grandmother Perspective, which provides suggestions about how government can use disaggregated data to address systemic discrimination. It is also informed by recommendations from the In Plain Sight report from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, which outlines steps for government to address anti-Indigenous racism in the health-care system.

The Province will continue to engage with Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities to support the implementation of the anti-racism data act and tackle systemic racism in B.C. This will include creating a new data advisory committee to collaborate with government on implementing the legislation.

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On Parliament Hill, Patty Hajdu (federal minister of Indigenous services) holds a news conference with First Nations leaders to provide an update on the $8-billion safe drinking water settlement agreement. Minister Hajdu announces that the claims period is now open for eligible First Nations and their affected members to apply for compensation. She adds that 132 long-term drinking water advisories have been lifted since 2015, but 33 remain in effect in 28 First nations communities. Joining the minister remotely are Chief Wayne Moonias (Neskantaga First Nation), Chief Doreen Spence (Tataskweyak Cree Nation), and Chief Emily Whetung (Curve Lake First Nation). Indigenous elder Eunice Beardy, Michael Rosenberg (partner at McCarthy Tétrault), and Nelson Barbosa (Indigenous Services Canada) also take part in the event. Members of the Tataskweyak Cree Nation and the Neskantaga First Nation also share some of their experiences of living under a long-term drinking water advisory and the impact that the settlement agreement will have on their communities.

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