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, 22:55, 3 May 2017tried to clarify that "anyone" on reserve gets welfare from Band social development (regardless of ethnicity or status)
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Alison Ward (talk | contribs) (tried to clarify that "anyone" on reserve gets welfare from Band social development (regardless of ethnicity or status)) |
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{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) is responsible for providing welfare support in BC, also known as income assistance benefits. The one exception is where the <span class="noglossary">applicant</span> lives on an Indian reserve. For | {{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) is responsible for providing welfare support in BC, also known as income assistance benefits. The one exception is where the <span class="noglossary">applicant</span> lives on an Indian reserve. For anyone living on reserve, welfare programs are the responsibility of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and are administered by Indian bands and tribal councils. | ||
Both MSDSI and INAC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including <span class="noglossary">disability</span> benefits (see the section in this Guide "[[I need to apply for disability benefits]]"). In some cases, they can also provide ''hardship benefits'' for people who don't qualify for regular welfare benefits. Workers at MSDSI and Indian bands will also know about emergency shelters in the area. | Both MSDSI and INAC can provide funds for shelter and support to people who qualify for regular welfare benefits, including <span class="noglossary">disability</span> benefits (see the section in this Guide "[[I need to apply for disability benefits]]"). In some cases, they can also provide ''hardship benefits'' for people who don't qualify for regular welfare benefits. Workers at MSDSI and Indian bands will also know about emergency shelters in the area. | ||