Why CPHR BC & Yukon Is Proud to Be a Living Wage Employer At Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR BC & Yukon), our commitment to people extends beyond professional development and workplace excellence—it includes ensuring that work provides dignity, stability, and opportunity. That’s why we are proud to be part of the Living Wage BC program. Continue reading

We have certified 12 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 reading

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 reading

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 reading

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 reading

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 reading

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 reading

May 2026 New Living Wage Employers  We have certified 5 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 reading

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 reading

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 reading