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==What social assistance does the BC Ministry of Social Development provide?==

The Ministry provides income assistance, disability assistance, hardship assistance, and supplements to eligible people in need. These payments are sometimes called “social assistance” or “welfare.” They are delivered through the Employment and Assistance Programs. For more on these programs, check the Ministry website at [http://www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/bcea.htm www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/bcea.htm].