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

We’re thrilled to announce the certification of 6 new Living Wage Employers across BC!  Now, direct employees and countless contracted workers of these employers can rest easier, knowing their paychecks will cover the essentials—like rent and groceries—thanks to their employers’ commitment to the Living Wage standard. Continue reading

Why paying a Living Wage matters at studioHuB architects In this short blog, Annerieke van Hoek, Partner & Architect AIBC at studioHuB architects, shares why the firm chose to become a Living Wage Employer and what that commitment means in practice. Continue reading

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Traction Rec In this short blog, Linda Wong, Senior Director, People at Traction Rec, explains why the organization became a Living Wage Employer and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program. Continue reading