Media Release from FSI responding to UN CRPD Review
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) joins Inclusion Canada in calling for repeal of Track 2 MAiD, which prioritizes death over support for Canadians with disabilities (March 26, 2025 – […]
Media Release from FSI on tragic passing of Florence Girard
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) responds to B.C. Coroner’s inquest recommendations on the tragic passing of Florence Girard (February 5, 2025 – Vancouver, B.C.)— The Family Support Institute of […]
News Release from FSI applauds BC Ombudsperson for investigation into student school exclusion
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) welcomes Ombudsperson’s investigation into student exclusions from BC public schools (January 14, 2025 – New Westminster, B.C.)— The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) […]
Release of FSI and CIIC’s Family Voices Project: Helping Shape the Future of CYSN Services Full Report to MCFD
<<Return to Family Voices Project landing page New Report Release: Helping Shape the Future of CYSN Services in BC We’re thrilled to share the Family Voices Project: Helping Shape the […]
Media release from FSI on MCFD Minister Grace Lore
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) wishes Minister Grace Lore a smooth recovery and welcomes Minister Jodie Wickens into the temporary role (December 6, 2024 – New Westminster, B.C.)— The […]
Proclamation of November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
Rates of disability among Indigenous peoples are significantly higher than those in non-Indigenous populations. According to the Assembly of First Nations, Indigenous people in Canada are affected by disability 20‑50% […]
News Release from FSI applauds Representative for Children and Youth on latest report into provincial care system failures
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) applauds Representative for Children and Youth’s report on tragic case and calls for systemic reform (July 16, 2024 – Vancouver, BC)— The Family Support […]
Statement from FSI renewing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day: A commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and culturally competent support (June 20, 2024 – New Westminster, B.C.)—Tomorrow, June 21, is […]
News Release from FSI applauds BC Provincial Government for long overdue anti-racism legislation
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) applauds Provincial Government’s new anti-racism legislation (April 12, 2024 – New Westminster, B.C.)— The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) welcomes the recent announcement […]
Letter from BC Disability Collaborative to BC Premier and Ministers in response to Announcement of Budget 2024
February 22, 2024 Announcement of Budget 2024: The BC Disability Collaborative is profoundly disappointed with the funding provided in Budget 2024 for disabled British Columbians Budget 2024 has been announced. […]
