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class="item-content"> <div class="item-text"> <p>The Province has published a progress report that summarizes an effort that brought together government and technology companies to find new ways to help people, especially kids and young adults, have safe experiences online.</p> <br /> <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024AG0044-001540" class="read-more"><i class="fa fa-caret-right" aria-hidden="true"></i>  Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class="other-articles"> <div class="regular-articles"> <style> .asset .placeholder-container .overlay-container .outer .inner .play-button a { width: 64px !important; height: 64px !important; } .asset .placeholder-container .overlay-container .outer .inner .play-button { width: 64px !important; height: 64px !important; } .asset .placeholder-container .overlay-container .outer .inner { height: 64px !important; } .asset .placeholder-container .overlay-container .outer .inner.not-expanded { width: 64px 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Text: June is Filipino Heritage Month"/></a> </div> <div class="item-text with-image"> <p>Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month:</p> <br /> <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024AG0032-000845" class="read-more"><i class="fa fa-caret-right" aria-hidden="true"></i>  Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <style> .asset .placeholder-container .overlay-container .outer .inner .play-button a { width: 64px !important; height: 64px !important; } .asset .placeholder-container .overlay-container .outer .inner .play-button { width: 64px !important; height: 64px !important; } .asset .placeholder-container .overlay-container .outer .inner { height: 64px !important; } .asset .placeholder-container .overlay-container .outer .inner.not-expanded { width: 64px !important; } .youtube-wrapper { max-width: 100% !important; height:0 !important; } </style> <div class="article hidden-article"> <h2><a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024AG0029-000820">B.C. seeks anti-racism advocates for provincial committee</a></h2> <div class="list-container ps-0 pb-0"> <div class="item-date">Monday, June 3, 2024 7:00 AM</div> <div class="item-medialink translations"> <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024AG0029-000820#translationList" aria-label="translations"><i class="fa fa-language fa-lg" style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 600;" aria-hidden="true"></i> Translations</a> </div> </div> <div class="item-content"> <div class="item-text"> <p>People from diverse backgrounds with an interest in dismantling systemic racism and advancing racial equity are encouraged to apply to be members of the Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism.</p> <br /> <a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024AG0029-000820" class="read-more"><i class="fa fa-caret-right" aria-hidden="true"></i>  Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div>  <div class="news-control"> <a class="read-more" href="/Search?ministry=attorney-general">Search News</a> <a href="#" rel="nofollow" class="load-more link-button">Load More News</a> <div class="clear"> </div> </div> <div class="collapsible-regions"> <div class="resource-links"> <h3>Media Contacts</h3> <div> <span class="contact-name">John O'Dowd</span> <div> <span>Direct: 250-896-5104</span> <br /> <span>Cell: 250-896-5104</span> </div> <a href="mailto:John.O'Dowd@gov.bc.ca">John.O'Dowd@gov.bc.ca</a><br /> <br /> <span>Alternate:</span> <span class="contact-name">Ravi Reetoo</span> <div> <span>Direct: 250-896-0493</span> </div> <a href="mailto:Ravi.Reetoo@gov.bc.ca">Ravi.Reetoo@gov.bc.ca</a><br /> <br /><div>After hours: 250-896-0493</div> </div> </div> <div class="resource-links"> <h3>More from this Ministry</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/attorney-general/factsheets">Factsheets</a></li> <li><a href="http://gov.bc.ca/ag" target="_blank">Ministry Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bcgovphotos/albums/72157683819329953" target="_blank">Ministry Photos</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?playnext=1&list=PLbER4Sxdn0R5jLNOVK5s4XLC8TAFDgR2X" target="_blank">Ministry Videos</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="resource-links"> <h3>Featured Topics</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system">About B.C.'s Justice System</a></li> <li><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice">Family Justice</a></li> <li><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors">Family Justice Counsellors</a></li> <li><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/justice-reform-initiatives">Justice Transformation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/protection-order-registry">Protection Orders</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="resource-links"> <h3>Featured Services</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/justice-access-centres">Justice Access Centres</a></li> <li><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services">Court Services Online</a></li> <li><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/bc-family-maintenance-agency">BC Family Maintenance Agency</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </main> </div> <div id="landAcknowledgement" class="container-fluid"> <div class="container-xl"> <p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; ">The B.C. 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