Food Banks Canada gives British Columbia a D+ grade for poverty reduction, citing food insecurity, income inequality, and high housing costs.

Food Banks Canada has awarded British Columbia a near-failing grade of D+ for its poverty reduction efforts, citing rising food insecurity, income inequality, and housing affordability issues. The report, which amalgamates data from multiple sources, indicates nearly half of B.C. residents reported spending more than 30% of their income on housing, and over a quarter faced difficulty accessing healthcare.