BC FORUM News Summer 2022 issue of BC FORUM’s news magazine, The Advocate Download the Summer 2022 issue of The Advocate here. In this edition we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and a return to in person events at the CUPE BC Convention, and share highlights of the federal Budget 2022 and ways that you can get some relief from housing costs. We also share an important article on long-term care funding from the BCHC and, from our key sponsor, WE Insurance, details on affordable extended health benefits available to BC FORUM members, pages 7-10., or find here. • From the President.........................................................................3 • Celebrating Indigenous History......................................................4 • A happy return to in person conventions.........................................5 • Federal Budget - information for Seniors.......................................6 • Federal Budget 2022 in brief...........................................................6 • SAFER program.............................................................................11 • BC Property Tax Deferment Program.......................................... 12 • BC funds more for-profit care homes ........................................... 9 • Renew your membership and sign up a friend today ..................15 • Senior activists make a difference for us all ...............................16 |