February 1 - 15 , 2018 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY IMMIGRATION 11
An exploratory meeting was held on January 29 , 2018 between the Board of One Housing Society and Mr . Peer Daniel Krause , Policy Manager of the BC Non Profit Housing Association ( BCNPHA ).
BCNPHA is the provincial umbrella organization for the non-profit sector with 600 members including non-profit housing societies and other stakeholders . One Housing Society is the affordable housing initiative of One Filipino Cooperative of BC , which has close to 300 regular members , to identify , develop and operate affordable housing options for its middle class members .
In line with One Housing Society ’ s partnership development efforts , connecting with the BCNPHA is a step towards learning more about the development process involved to attain the Society ’ s objectives of affordable
The Prime Minister , Justin Trudeau , today issued the following statement on the opening of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang , South Korea :
“ Today , at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium in South Korea , the world will unite to officially open the 2018 Olympic Winter Games . The
BCNPHA Exec Meets with One Housing Society Board and accessible housing solutions for its members .
Mr . Krause walked the Society ’ s delegation through the various stages of development starting from securing land or building up equity to qualify for seed funding from government
spirit of the Olympic Games has connected the world for over a century , creating moments of awe and milestones we cannot forget .
“ Our Olympians represent the best of Canada . Through hard work , sacrifice , and dedication to their dreams , they show us what it means to push yourself and give your all . and financial institutions to submitting a detailed feasibility study to commissioning the design and construction , breaking ground and eventually operating and managing the building . He also talked about how One Housing Society can seek and enter into partnership agreements with individuals , groups or government agencies . Finally , Mr . Krause emphasized the critical importance of a housing society with board members and officers who have the professional skills , commitment and tenacity to navigate the housing landscape , meet with various stakeholder leaders , build relationships over the haul , identify and secure regulatory , financial and development support for its identified creative solutions to affordable housing . Finally , Mr . Krause shared some successful stories of groups which experienced the above development process that
They set the bar higher , and inspire us , especially our young people .
“ When Team Canada marches into the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium , young Canadians can look at our team and see themselves . Our Olympians hail from across the country and from all kinds of different backgrounds . Together , they represent
WWW . PHILIPPINEASIANNEWSTODAY . COM ended with seeing with their very own eyes the monuments to their dream fulfilled -- affordable housing standing in two cities ready to welcome new residents .
Representatives from the One Society were Marilyn Paulin , Noel Magtibay , Marilyn Bajarias and Rommel Manikan .
“ One Housing Society ’ s vision is as a leading Canadian Filipino provider of affordable , sustainable , innovative and inclusive housing solutions . Its mission is to build , operate and manage affordable housing for Canadian Filipino in partnership with stakeholders ”
For those interested to be a member of the Society , please call / text the Coordinator Charlayne Mallare at 778-869-4584 or at 604-780- 2061 .
Statement by the Prime Minister on the opening of the 2018 Winter Olympics
Surrey , BC – With the Federal Government expected to pass Bill C45 Cannabis Act in July 2018 , the City of Surrey has been taking a proactive approach to prepare for the coming legislation and ensure that municipal bylaws and regulations reflect the new realities of legal cannabis in Canada .
“ Like all local governments , the City of Surrey must determine the changes needed to ensure an effective response to cannabis legalization . That is why we have developed a balanced , appropriate and evidencebased approach in line with our Public Safety Strategy ,” said Mayor Linda Hepner . ” Our report was prepared following a comprehensive review of
best practices in jurisdictions of the United States with legal recreational cannabis markets . Council and I have directed staff to implement the necessary steps outlined in the framework over the coming months .”
Many municipalities have been working hard to build an effective and responsible approach to the legalization of cannabis in anticipation of passage of Bill C45 this summer . The City of Surrey has thoroughly researched this issue and published a new report outlining a framework to assist municipalities to fulfil their responsibilities under the new legislation . The framework includes :
• Review of existing context for Federal and Provincial regulations on cannabis
• Lessons learned from impacts seen in the United States with recreational cannabis frameworks
• Overview of cannabis in 2018 , including medical uses and potential risks
• Implementation checklists for zoning and land use , bylaws and regulations , inspection and enforcement , revenue and economic development and education and public engagement
“ As part of our review , we also examined the public health and public safety literature on this issue , with the diversity that Canada so proudly stands for , and remind us all that no matter where we are from , we can succeed with drive and discipline .
“ On behalf of all Canadians , I wish our athletes the best of luck . We will all be cheering for you , and know you will make us proud !”
New Municipal Framework for Cannabis Legalization
a focus on ensuring public education and awareness on the potential risks related to cannabis ,” said Terry Waterhouse , Director of Public Safety . “ Over the coming months , our Public Safety Office will be reaching out to our partners and the community so that we can work together to raise awareness .”
The City of Surrey ’ s framework is being shared with other municipalities to encourage a coordinated approach . Surrey is an active participant on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Union of BC Municipalities working groups on the issue to inform approaches across Canada .