Social

A socially sustainable region fosters a high quality of life for all of its members, by providing the services, supports, and opportunities for the success of ALL members of the Community.

Here are Jason’s key investments in Health, Housing, Education, Employment and Community Safety.

  • Immediate funding for additional Nurses, Doctors, and Healthcare Professionals.

  • Immediate funding of $10aDay Plan.

  • $80 million Capital Funding for CGH Renovation and Renewal Projects (Maternity Ward, ICU)

  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Chilliwack-Kent

  • Establish new Engineering School at the University of Fraser Valley Chilliwack Campus

  • Additional funding to School Districts for STEAM learning - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics

  • $7.4 million in New Grant Opportunities, Community, Culture, Recreation (Youth Centres, Seniors Centres, Sports & Recreation Centres)

  • Immediate funding to hire additional Provincial RCMP Officers.

  • Capital Funding for Bradley Seniors Care replacement. ($75m)

  • $45.6 million in Community Housing Fund to build new mixed-income rental homes for middle- and low-income families and individuals

  • New rural outreach program to provide housing, medical assistance, and mental health and addictions supports to Electoral Areas.

Jason Lum Campaign