CLBC Interim Report fails to acknowledge systemic problems
Despite the numerous accounts from families and others across BC, the report concedes only to isolated cases of failure on the part of CLBC. It does not acknowledge that there are serious systemic issues within the organization. This crisis in community living cries out for new, decisive action, leadership and collaborative approaches but instead this report, delivers mostly a "business as usual,” message appearing to dismiss community recommendations for an external review and an increase in funding.
While Minister Cadieux's response to the report shows an understanding of the issues, it does not provide recommendations for real systemic changes. We are disappointed that the Minister recommends the CLBC Board "follow the course" as outlined in the report.
BCACL will continue advocating for additional funding and real systemic improvements within CLBC and will issue a more detailed analysis with recommendations in response to the report early next week. There is still potential for real change and reform that would return CLBC to being a sound, innovative and responsive agency that supports real citizenship and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families.