Government Addressing Backlog in Disability Claims
There is a backlog of more than 10,000 people appealing benefit rulings across Canada, including Canada Pension Plan disability benefits.
New location in Kelowna!
Thanks to the Vancouver Foundation we have been able to expand our services to Kelowna! Here we are providing programs such as Employ-Ability and Distance Computer Comfort. Connect with Derek at our Kelowna location and he will be happy to work with you to find out which program best fits your needs. Derek Wilson Career Facilitator […]
262 Canadians with Disabilities Employed through Working Together Program in Less than a Year
BURNABY, British Columbia, August 12 2014 – 262 Canadians with disabilities have gained employment under the Working Together Program, Neil Squire Society’s wage subsidy employment program for people with disabilities. The Society was awarded a large national contract from the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (new window) in August, 2013 for the […]
Harper Government supports the Neil Squire Society to help Canadians with disabilities gain job skills
July 30, 2014 – Burnaby B.C. – Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Alice Wong (new window), Minister of State (Seniors) and Member of Parliament for Richmond, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen (new window), Minister of State (Social Development), announced over $1.3 million in funding to the Neil Squire Society to […]
30 year recognition from Richard Lee, MLA Burnaby North
We have received a thoughtful Certificate of Congratulations for our 30th Anniversary from Richard Lee, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Burnaby North. Thank you for this wonderful recognition! The certificate read: It is my distinct pleasure to extend my sincere best wishes and a big thank you for 30 years of empowering people with physical disabilities. […]