NDP follow through with promise, raise B.C. welfare, disability rates

NDP follow through with promise, raise B.C. welfare, disability rates - BCGEU

Published on July 27, 2017

VICTORIA- Premier John Horgan announced Thursday his government would follow through on a campaign promise to raise welfare and disability rates by $100 a month.

Horgan said the increases will take effect with the Sept. 20 assistance payments.

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