British Columbia Office
Established in 1997, the CCPA’s BC Office investigates key challenges facing our province through independent research, analysis and expertise.
Working for a Living Wage
The 2024 living wage for Metro Vancouver is $27.05 per hour. This is the hourly rate that each of two parents working full-time must earn…
Capital gains tax increase is a step towards a fairer tax system in Canada
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Canada’s climate actions must be greatly strengthened to reach net-zero emissions, new report
VANCOUVER—Canada faces daunting—but not insurmountable—challenges to meet its net-zero commitments, but government policies and incentives must match the severity of the issue in order to…
Trapped in the wage gap
Even with the June 1 minimum wage increase, one in three BC employees will earn less than their community’s living wage—over 740,000 people.Far too many…
The latest research, analysis and commentary on BC issues that matter to you
CCPA BC UpdatesCost of living—especially for housing—fuels affordability crisis and Metro Vancouver’s increasing living wage
VANCOUVER — A sharp increase in the region’s cost of living—primarily due to soaring housing costs and highlighting the region’s affordability crisis—has led Metro Vancouver’s living…
If Canada wanted reconciliation, it would stand with Palestine
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A Decade of Migrant Care Worker Programs
For more than a century, Canada has seen thousands of migrant care workers enter the country to provide much needed care work.
Building Equity
No topic has dominated the headlines in recent years more than housing or the growing lack of affordable options in Metro Vancouver and other cities…
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Policy Note
Our provincial blog Policy Note delivers timely, progressive commentary on issues that affect British Columbians, including the economy, poverty, inequality, climate change, provincial budgets, taxes, public services, employment and much more.