Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag British Columbia's living wage hit a record $27.85/hour, with 36% of workers earning below it.

flag British Columbia’s living wage has reached a record $27.85 per hour, $10 above the provincial minimum wage, according to a report by B.C. flag Policy Solutions. flag The figure reflects the cost of basic needs for various household types across the province, with Metro Vancouver’s rate up 3% and communities like Whistler and Squamish exceeding it. flag About 500,000 workers—36% of the workforce—earn below a living wage, with women, racialized individuals, and immigrants disproportionately affected. flag A full-time minimum wage earner makes $32,487 annually, still below the poverty line for a single parent with a child. flag High housing costs, limited transit, and rising grocery prices strain low-income families, especially in smaller, tourism-dependent towns. flag While over 450 employers have adopted living wage standards, officials say systemic change requires government action. flag A webinar on November 19 will discuss the findings and policy recommendations.

3 Articles

Further Reading