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Working Full-Time Shouldn’t Mean Living in Poverty: Why B.C. Needs a Living Wage Policy Now
In its submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for the 2027 B.C. Budget consultation, Living Wage BC urged the provincial government to adopt practical, evidence-based steps to reduce working poverty, strengthen public services and advance equity.Continue readingFeatured post
Employer Spotlight: Smart Investments & Insurance
Why paying a Living Wage matters at Smart Investments & Insurance In this short blog, Kelsey Smart, Owner and Financial Planner from Smart Investments explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.Continue readingFeatured post
Employer Spotlight: Lincoln Construction
Why paying a Living Wage matters at Lincoln Construction In this short blog, Terri Lincoln, COO from Lincoln Construction explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.Continue readingFeatured post
Employer Spotlight: Wiser Projects
Why paying a Living Wage matters at Wiser Projects In this short blog, Kaeley Wiseman, Principal, from Wiser Projects explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.Continue readingFeatured post
Employer Spotlight: Long Life Windows & Doors
Why Paying a Living Wage Matters at Long Life Windows & Doors In this short blog, Kris Alexander, Owner of Long Life Windows & Doors, explains why the company became a Living Wage Employer and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.Continue readingFeatured post
Report: Not Making Enough to Live
A third of workers in British Columbia don’t earn a living wage Authored by: Iglika Ivanova, co-Executive Director, BC Society for Policy Solutions New Statistics Canada data obtained by BC Policy Solutions and Living Wage BC show a growing gap between wages and the cost of living, with one third of workers in British Columbia — more than 775,000 people — earning less than the living wage in their communities.Continue readingFeatured post
Employer Spotlight: Migrant Workers Centre
Why paying a Living Wage matters at Migrant Workers Centre In this short blog, Daniel Silveyra, Director of Operations at Migrant Workers Centre, explains why the organization became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.Continue readingFeatured post
April 2026 New Living Wage Employers
April 2026 New Living Wage Employers We have certified 9 New Living Wage Employers across BC! With their employers’ commitment to providing a Living Wage, direct employees and numerous contracted workers can experience greater financial security. The assurance that basic needs can now be met alleviates significant stress, and takes a step towards addressing affordability for workers.Continue readingFeatured post
Employer Spotlight: Greenways Trust
Why paying a Living Wage matters at Greenways Land Trust In this short blog, Katie Lavoie, Executive Director of Greenways Land Trust, shares why Greenways became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits the organization has experienced since making that commitment.Continue readingFeatured post
Employer Spotlight: Just Mechanical Ltd
Why paying a Living Wage matters at Just Mechanical Ltd In this short blog, Cristina Lawrie, Contract Manager from Just Mechanical Ltd explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.Continue reading