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

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 reading

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 reading

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

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Human Nature Landscapes In this short blog, Mike Wood, President of Human Nature Landscapes 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 BC Libraries Cooperative In this short blog, Kevin Millsip, Executive Director of the BC Libraries Cooperative explains why the Co-op became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program. Continue reading