Instead of restraint we can have an economy that works for everyone: full-time work delivers financial stability, families can afford to live where they work and no one has to choose between buying groceries or heating their home say the 2025 Living Wage report authors.

Missed our Living Wage report webinar Weds? Authors @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French discuss key findings and policy recommendations. Learn what the living wage means for BC workers today and what has changed since last year.

Don't miss your chance to learn more about what the living wage is, how it's calculated, and ask this year's report authors your questions! #livingwagebc #bcpolicy #webinar

🚨 Metro Vancouver's living wage is now $27.85/hr, a full $10 above minimum wage. What does this gap mean for BC workers? Get the details tomorrow at our BC Living Wage 2025 report briefing with @bcpolicy.bsky.social. Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #LivingWage #BCHousing #Affordability

The rising cost of living is fuelling an affordability crisis province-wide and the living wage is the amount a household needs to thrive not just survive. Hear from and ask questions of the co-authors of this year's living wage report at a webinar Wed noon PT. bcpolicy.ca/events/

Want to understand what workers truly need to afford the basics in your BC community? Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social's @iglikaivanova.bsky.social for an inside look at the just-released 2025 Living Wage report—covering housing, food costs & policy solutions. Free webinar: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We can no longer ignore the widening gap between the low wages many people earn & the actual costs of living in our province. Across BC, living wages range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler. Find out more: bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/

Metro Vancouver’s living wage is the third highest in BC, behind Whistler at $29.60/hour and Squamish at $28/hour, this year's living wage report by @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French shows. Grand Forks has BC’s lowest living wage at $21.55/hour. bcpolicy.ca/living-wage

Raising the minimum wage to $20/hour would narrow the gap between BC’s minimum and the living wage, benefiting some 350K workers in BC, living wage report authors @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French say. Government measures can help close the gap they recommend. bcpolicy.ca/living-wage

Tune in to BC Today now to hear @iglikaivanova.bsky.social from @bcpolicy.bsky.social talk about today's 2025 living wage report and what it means for workers & families in BC. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social on Nov 19th for the BC Living Wage 2025 report briefing! Fresh off today's release, learn how living wages across BC compare to minimum wage & what it means for workers. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #BCLivingWage #LivingWage #BCPolicy

New 2025 living wage calculations are out for 27 communities in BC. Check what the living wage is where you live at bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/... Thanks to @wildebeest.design for the map & for making our report and factsheets look great.

At noon hear senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social on CBC's BC Today on the 2025 living wage report. It shows an affordability crisis across BC with the living wage from a high of $29.60 in Whistler to a low in Grand Forks of $21.55. Call in to ask Iglika a question. www.cbc.ca/listen/li...

A rising cost of living—especially for housing—has caused the highest ever Metro Vancouver living wage. This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress. bcpolicy.ca/living-wage

BC Living Wage numbers have just dropped. If you're working FT in Metro Vancouver, you now need to make $27.85 an hour to cover the basics. That's $10 more than BC's minimum wage. Let that sink in for a second. Across BC, the numbers range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.

A few highlights so far - Bryn Davidson, the owner of a laneway house building co, said the $400 he would save as a property owner isn't worth losing city staff in the planning dept. who have helped change zoning that allowed his business to find a niche.

Are Vancouverites VERY interested in the new austerity budget being proposed for Vancouver, and the implications for our values, our resiliency & quality of life, our reputation (and competitive advantage) as a leader in sustainability and climate action? Well, I’ll be the 609th speaker to Council.

Three missed opportunities in Canada's federal budget: 1) "Sacrifice"—but not asked of the wealthy; 2) Bold rhetoric but weak action on housing; 3) Productivity drive that misses key low-hanging fruit; Some reflections for @bcpolicy.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...

Mamdani’s win felt like a needed shift in politics. His platform was bold, his campaign accessible, and he centered himself as a person running for office, not a typical politician. What lessens can BC leaders learn from this win? bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/10/m...

ICYMI: @bcpolicy.bsky.social senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social breaks down some of the "sacrifices" in #budget2025

BC faces similar affordabilty issues as New York City: high housing costs, wages not keeping up with inflation. So could an agenda like mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's work here? Could we address policy issues head-on instead of offering incremental tweaks?

This was a fabulous webinar. I love all thd fresh new faces at @bcpolicy.bsky.social and bold new takes on the challenges we face in BC

Inside Zohran Mamdani's Plans to Make His Winning Agenda a Reality. Fascinating analysis not only of how Mamdami won, but how his campaign seeks to maintain this people-powered movement post-election: open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

Today, we honour generations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who have served with courage. From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination. Lest we forget.

As someone who worked in #FoodSecurity for over a decade, I was watching #Budget2025 closely for this issue. Yes, we got automatic federal benefits, EI enhancements, and a permanent National School Food Program (albeit 4 years from now). What's missing is far more concerning than what's included.

The federal budget prioritizes corporate tax breaks although Canada has a marginal effective corporate rate that the Department of Finance estimates is lower than the US as well as OECD and G7 averages says senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social. http://bcpolicy.ca/c...

For the hundreds of young activists and their allies who have pressed hard for the idea of a Youth Climate Corps, the YCC’s inclusion in this week’s fed budget should be seen as a win, but not overstated. Here’s our take in today’s @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/o...

In #Budget2025, Canada describes $2.7 billion in cuts to international assistance as “savings.” But let’s be clear Mark Carney: aid cuts aren’t savings. They cost people's lives: https://ow.ly/iGPq50XoytN#Budget2025#cdnpoli

🎙️ New Podcast: Anjali, Seth, & Alex Hemingway break down #Budget2025 & the Climate Competitiveness Strategy. We also talk housing, public revenue & Zohran Mamdani! 🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/bdcn7ahy @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @1alexhemingway.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social

New podcast episode ft. @1alexhemingway.bsky.social of BC Policy Solutions and @sethdklein.bsky.social about this week's federal budget. We chat housing, climate, austerity, the big tradeoffs in the budget, and of course, Zohran Mamdani 🙌

It seems AI is everywhere, but what is the true cost of AI? We had many questions about "ethical AI" during our webinar last week. @verosioufi.bsky.social directly addresses the ethics of this growing tech, starting from its very foundations. bsky.app/profile/bcpo...

New episode of Break in Case of Emergency podcast: @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social, @1alexhemingway.bsky.social & I break down the federal budget & the thin gruel that is the Climate Competitiveness Strategy. Have a listen 👇 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

"Mamdani's win was 'just a New York thing"? NYC is Wall Street. Global capital. Home to the ultra-wealthy. If everyday people can beat that level of corporate power, we can beat it anywhere. BC included. The blueprint works. We just need the courage.

Mamdani's NYC win shows people want bold policies that work. Want to see similar solutions in BC? @bcpolicy.bsky.social researches and advocates for actionable, evidence-based progressive policies for our province. Bold policy change takes resources. Be a part of the change: www.bcpolicy.ca/donate

Mamdani's NYC win proves people want bold policies that work: rent freezes, universal childcare, fare-free transit, publicly owned groceries. Could this work in BC? @verosioufi.bsky.social breaks it down. The answer is yes. The question is: do we have the courage? bcpolicy.ca/2025/08/19/m...

Ultimately, the Lib's approach to tackling the climate crisis remains almost entirely rooted in two key policies – carbon pricing and tax credits. It won't work. We can't incentivize our way to victory on this fight of our lives. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/04/n...

A democratic socialist running on free & fast transit, free universal child care, rent freeze, city owned grocery stores, a $30 min wage and tax increases to the wealthy. Inspiring people to vote like never before— winning 75% of young voters. Lessons to be learned.

This fall, @bcpolicy.bsky.social published a new report on racial inequality in Canada's housing market.

At noon, tune into CBC's BC Today to hear senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social on today's federal budget. Call in to ask Alex a question. #Budget2025 www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

This is a great example of how the success of a new model in one place can start to pick up steam in others. Village model housing was started in Duncan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s being replicated across Vancouver Island. #TransitionalHousing #CowichanValley https://ow.ly/rXRC50XjkuE

Climate change will hurt Canada's GDP more than previously thought. The cost of inaction to curb growing greenhouse gas emissions could mean a 21 per cent hit to Canada’s GDP by the end of 2070, according to a new economic analysis www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/29/n...

AI regulation that puts people first? Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social for our panel discussion at NOON today. @verosioufi.bsky.social, @Ankita Goya & Sarah Ryan break down what's broken in AI policy & what we actually need. Real talk, real solutions. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

To people looking for a home today, writes @dannyoleksiuk.bsky.social, it matters a great deal whether that home is built next year, or in ten. Re-legalizing small apartment buildings throughout our cities would create more homes faster. www.sightline.org/2025/10/28/t...

Webinar alert 🚨 Researcher Véronique Sioufi will give us a crash course on AI—what it is and isn't; the risks it poses to civil liberties and our jobs and key to this conversation: the policies needed to ensure AI serves people over profit. Register today at bcpolicy.ca/events

Looking forward to this webinar tomorrow.

Learn how inequality is reproduced through digital platforms and artificial intelligence systems. Researcher@verosiouf... examines risks posed to our jobs and civil liberties and the policies needed to ensure AI serves people over profit. Oct 29 Noon PT bcpolicy.ca/events

I'm quite picky about where I work. Not just the work I am doing or the org is doing, but the team that's involved, the values that guide how the work is done, and the visible embodiment of those values. I am honoured to have landed with such an amazing team & community at @bcpolicy.bsky.social

The final webinar in our LNG Unpacked series is Oct 23 @ 12pm! Join guests Iglika Ivanova @bcpolicy.bsky.social & Ismail Askin @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social to learn about how LNG expansion is impacting cost of living, jobs, workers, and our bills. REGISTER: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#Nonprofit leaders from across BC wrote this open letter in September with growing concern for the future of their sector and the communities they serve. - 1 in 3 nonprofit workers is food insecure - The average salary in the community nonprofit sector is 31% lower than the national average

Sectoral bargaining could be a game-changer for BC's most vulnerable workers. @verosioufi.bsky.social explains in @thetyee why labour laws designed for 20th century workplaces leave cleaners, care workers, and gig workers behind. @bcpolicy.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...