Amanda
@amandagadams.bsky.social
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BC Living Wage 2025
The living wage for Metro Vancouver is now $10 higher than the minimum wage. The highest expense in people's budget is...
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We can no longer ignore the widening gap between the low wages many people earn & the actual costs of living in our province.
Across BC, living wages range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
Find out more: bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/
Across BC, living wages range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
Find out more: bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/
Want to understand what workers truly need to afford the basics in your BC community?
Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social's @iglikaivanova.bsky.social for an inside look at the just-released 2025 Living Wage report—covering housing, food costs & policy solutions.
Free webinar: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social's @iglikaivanova.bsky.social for an inside look at the just-released 2025 Living Wage report—covering housing, food costs & policy solutions.
Free webinar: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Living Wage 2025: report briefing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
In mid-November, updated living wage calculations will be released across the country to coincide with International Living Wage Week November 10-16th. Join BC Living Wage report authors Iglika…
zoom.us
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Want to understand what workers truly need to afford the basics in your BC community?
Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social's @iglikaivanova.bsky.social for an inside look at the just-released 2025 Living Wage report—covering housing, food costs & policy solutions.
Free webinar: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social's @iglikaivanova.bsky.social for an inside look at the just-released 2025 Living Wage report—covering housing, food costs & policy solutions.
Free webinar: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We can no longer ignore the widening gap between the low wages many people earn & the actual costs of living in our province.
Across BC, living wages range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
Find out more: bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/
Across BC, living wages range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
Find out more: bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/
BC Living Wage 2025
The living wage for Metro Vancouver is now $10 higher than the minimum wage. The highest expense in people's budget is...
bcpolicy.ca
November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We can no longer ignore the widening gap between the low wages many people earn & the actual costs of living in our province.
Across BC, living wages range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
Find out more: bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/
Across BC, living wages range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
Find out more: bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/
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Metro Vancouver’s living wage is the third highest in BC, behind Whistler at $29.60/hour and Squamish at $28/hour, this year's living wage report by @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French shows.
Grand Forks has BC’s lowest living wage at $21.55/hour.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
Grand Forks has BC’s lowest living wage at $21.55/hour.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Metro Vancouver’s living wage is the third highest in BC, behind Whistler at $29.60/hour and Squamish at $28/hour, this year's living wage report by @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French shows.
Grand Forks has BC’s lowest living wage at $21.55/hour.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
Grand Forks has BC’s lowest living wage at $21.55/hour.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
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Raising the minimum wage to $20/hour would narrow the gap between BC’s minimum and the living wage, benefiting some 350K workers in BC, living wage report authors @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French say.
Government measures can help close the gap they recommend.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
Government measures can help close the gap they recommend.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Raising the minimum wage to $20/hour would narrow the gap between BC’s minimum and the living wage, benefiting some 350K workers in BC, living wage report authors @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French say.
Government measures can help close the gap they recommend.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
Government measures can help close the gap they recommend.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
Tune in to BC Today now to hear @iglikaivanova.bsky.social from @bcpolicy.bsky.social talk about today's 2025 living wage report and what it means for workers & families in BC.
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www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Tune in to BC Today now to hear @iglikaivanova.bsky.social from @bcpolicy.bsky.social talk about today's 2025 living wage report and what it means for workers & families in BC.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social on Nov 19th for the BC Living Wage 2025 report briefing!
Fresh off today's release, learn how living wages across BC compare to minimum wage & what it means for workers.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#BCLivingWage #LivingWage #BCPolicy
Fresh off today's release, learn how living wages across BC compare to minimum wage & what it means for workers.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#BCLivingWage #LivingWage #BCPolicy
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Living Wage 2025: report briefing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
In mid-November, updated living wage calculations will be released across the country to coincide with International Living Wage Week November 10-16th. Join BC Living Wage report authors Iglika…
zoom.us
November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Join @bcpolicy.bsky.social on Nov 19th for the BC Living Wage 2025 report briefing!
Fresh off today's release, learn how living wages across BC compare to minimum wage & what it means for workers.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#BCLivingWage #LivingWage #BCPolicy
Fresh off today's release, learn how living wages across BC compare to minimum wage & what it means for workers.
Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#BCLivingWage #LivingWage #BCPolicy
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New 2025 living wage calculations are out for 27 communities in BC. Check what the living wage is where you live at bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/...
Thanks to @wildebeest.design for the map & for making our report and factsheets look great.
Thanks to @wildebeest.design for the map & for making our report and factsheets look great.
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
New 2025 living wage calculations are out for 27 communities in BC. Check what the living wage is where you live at bcpolicy.ca/living-wage/...
Thanks to @wildebeest.design for the map & for making our report and factsheets look great.
Thanks to @wildebeest.design for the map & for making our report and factsheets look great.
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At noon hear senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social on CBC's BC Today on the 2025 living wage report. It shows an affordability crisis across BC with the living wage from a high of $29.60 in Whistler to a low in Grand Forks of $21.55.
Call in to ask Iglika a question.
www.cbc.ca/listen/li...
Call in to ask Iglika a question.
www.cbc.ca/listen/li...
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
At noon hear senior economist @iglikaivanova.bsky.social on CBC's BC Today on the 2025 living wage report. It shows an affordability crisis across BC with the living wage from a high of $29.60 in Whistler to a low in Grand Forks of $21.55.
Call in to ask Iglika a question.
www.cbc.ca/listen/li...
Call in to ask Iglika a question.
www.cbc.ca/listen/li...
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A rising cost of living—especially for housing—has caused the highest ever Metro Vancouver living wage.
This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A rising cost of living—especially for housing—has caused the highest ever Metro Vancouver living wage.
This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
BC Living Wage numbers have just dropped.
If you're working FT in Metro Vancouver, you now need to make $27.85 an hour to cover the basics. That's $10 more than BC's minimum wage.
Let that sink in for a second. Across BC, the numbers range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
If you're working FT in Metro Vancouver, you now need to make $27.85 an hour to cover the basics. That's $10 more than BC's minimum wage.
Let that sink in for a second. Across BC, the numbers range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
Metro Vancouver’s living wage is now $10 more/hour than BC’s minimum wage.
More must be urgently done to support the hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers who face impossible budget choices in the region and across BC say @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
More must be urgently done to support the hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers who face impossible budget choices in the region and across BC say @iglikaivanova.bsky.social and Anastasia French.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
BC Living Wage numbers have just dropped.
If you're working FT in Metro Vancouver, you now need to make $27.85 an hour to cover the basics. That's $10 more than BC's minimum wage.
Let that sink in for a second. Across BC, the numbers range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
If you're working FT in Metro Vancouver, you now need to make $27.85 an hour to cover the basics. That's $10 more than BC's minimum wage.
Let that sink in for a second. Across BC, the numbers range from $21.55 in Grand Forks to $29.60 in Whistler.
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A few highlights so far - Bryn Davidson, the owner of a laneway house building co, said the $400 he would save as a property owner isn't worth losing city staff in the planning dept. who have helped change zoning that allowed his business to find a niche.
November 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A few highlights so far - Bryn Davidson, the owner of a laneway house building co, said the $400 he would save as a property owner isn't worth losing city staff in the planning dept. who have helped change zoning that allowed his business to find a niche.
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Are Vancouverites VERY interested in the new austerity budget being proposed for Vancouver, and the implications for our values, our resiliency & quality of life, our reputation (and competitive advantage) as a leader in sustainability and climate action?
Well, I’ll be the 609th speaker to Council.
Well, I’ll be the 609th speaker to Council.
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Are Vancouverites VERY interested in the new austerity budget being proposed for Vancouver, and the implications for our values, our resiliency & quality of life, our reputation (and competitive advantage) as a leader in sustainability and climate action?
Well, I’ll be the 609th speaker to Council.
Well, I’ll be the 609th speaker to Council.
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Three missed opportunities in Canada's federal budget:
1) "Sacrifice"—but not asked of the wealthy;
2) Bold rhetoric but weak action on housing;
3) Productivity drive that misses key low-hanging fruit;
Some reflections for @bcpolicy.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...
1) "Sacrifice"—but not asked of the wealthy;
2) Bold rhetoric but weak action on housing;
3) Productivity drive that misses key low-hanging fruit;
Some reflections for @bcpolicy.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...
Three missed opportunities in Canada’s federal budget
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget comes at an important moment for Canada as we face an increasingly hostile United States and the need to chart our own path.
The choices this gover...
bcpolicy.ca
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Three missed opportunities in Canada's federal budget:
1) "Sacrifice"—but not asked of the wealthy;
2) Bold rhetoric but weak action on housing;
3) Productivity drive that misses key low-hanging fruit;
Some reflections for @bcpolicy.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...
1) "Sacrifice"—but not asked of the wealthy;
2) Bold rhetoric but weak action on housing;
3) Productivity drive that misses key low-hanging fruit;
Some reflections for @bcpolicy.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...
Mamdani’s win felt like a needed shift in politics. His platform was bold, his campaign accessible, and he centered himself as a person running for office, not a typical politician. What lessens can BC leaders learn from this win?
bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/10/m...
bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/10/m...
bcpolicy.ca
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Mamdani’s win felt like a needed shift in politics. His platform was bold, his campaign accessible, and he centered himself as a person running for office, not a typical politician. What lessens can BC leaders learn from this win?
bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/10/m...
bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/10/m...
ICYMI: @bcpolicy.bsky.social senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social breaks down some of the "sacrifices" in #budget2025
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
ICYMI: @bcpolicy.bsky.social senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social breaks down some of the "sacrifices" in #budget2025
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BC faces similar affordabilty issues as New York City: high housing costs, wages not keeping up with inflation.
So could an agenda like mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's work here? Could we address policy issues head-on instead of offering incremental tweaks?
So could an agenda like mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's work here? Could we address policy issues head-on instead of offering incremental tweaks?
Mamdani’s victory: a blueprint for BC?
The development and delivery of Zohran Mamdani’s platform was as important as the platform itself. This is what made his campaign different.
bcpolicy.ca
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
BC faces similar affordabilty issues as New York City: high housing costs, wages not keeping up with inflation.
So could an agenda like mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's work here? Could we address policy issues head-on instead of offering incremental tweaks?
So could an agenda like mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's work here? Could we address policy issues head-on instead of offering incremental tweaks?
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This was a fabulous webinar. I love all thd fresh new faces at @bcpolicy.bsky.social and bold new takes on the challenges we face in BC
It seems AI is everywhere, but what is the true cost of AI?
We had many questions about "ethical AI" during our webinar last week. @verosioufi.bsky.social directly addresses the ethics of this growing tech, starting from its very foundations.
bsky.app/profile/bcpo...
We had many questions about "ethical AI" during our webinar last week. @verosioufi.bsky.social directly addresses the ethics of this growing tech, starting from its very foundations.
bsky.app/profile/bcpo...
BC Policy Solutions (@bcpolicy.bsky.social)
What is ethical AI? 🤖 Does it even exist? If you missed our webinar this week, you can now watch the full recording at bcpolicy.ca/ai-webinar
bsky.app
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This was a fabulous webinar. I love all thd fresh new faces at @bcpolicy.bsky.social and bold new takes on the challenges we face in BC
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Inside Zohran Mamdani's Plans to Make His Winning Agenda a Reality.
Fascinating analysis not only of how Mamdami won, but how his campaign seeks to maintain this people-powered movement post-election: open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
Fascinating analysis not only of how Mamdami won, but how his campaign seeks to maintain this people-powered movement post-election: open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
Inside Zohran Mamdani's Plans to Make His Winning Agenda a Reality
After his big win, Mamdani is aiming to keep his supporters engaged, and his allies are working to turn his campaign into a movement for his affordability agenda.
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Inside Zohran Mamdani's Plans to Make His Winning Agenda a Reality.
Fascinating analysis not only of how Mamdami won, but how his campaign seeks to maintain this people-powered movement post-election: open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
Fascinating analysis not only of how Mamdami won, but how his campaign seeks to maintain this people-powered movement post-election: open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
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Today, we honour generations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who have served with courage.
From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination.
Lest we forget.
From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination.
Lest we forget.
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Today, we honour generations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who have served with courage.
From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination.
Lest we forget.
From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination.
Lest we forget.
As someone who worked in #FoodSecurity for over a decade, I was watching #Budget2025 closely for this issue. Yes, we got automatic federal benefits, EI enhancements, and a permanent National School Food Program (albeit 4 years from now). What's missing is far more concerning than what's included.
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
As someone who worked in #FoodSecurity for over a decade, I was watching #Budget2025 closely for this issue. Yes, we got automatic federal benefits, EI enhancements, and a permanent National School Food Program (albeit 4 years from now). What's missing is far more concerning than what's included.
Reposted by Amanda
The federal budget prioritizes corporate tax breaks although Canada has a marginal effective corporate rate that the Department of Finance estimates is lower than the US as well as OECD and G7 averages says senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social.
http://bcpolicy.ca/c...
http://bcpolicy.ca/c...
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The federal budget prioritizes corporate tax breaks although Canada has a marginal effective corporate rate that the Department of Finance estimates is lower than the US as well as OECD and G7 averages says senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social.
http://bcpolicy.ca/c...
http://bcpolicy.ca/c...
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For the hundreds of young activists and their allies who have pressed hard for the idea of a Youth Climate Corps, the YCC’s inclusion in this week’s fed budget should be seen as a win, but not overstated.
Here’s our take in today’s @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/o...
Here’s our take in today’s @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/o...
Youth Climate Corps breaks into federal Budget 2025
For the hundreds of young activists and their allies (including many supportive members of Parliament) who have pressed hard for this idea, this news comes as a welcome relief and should be seen as a ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
For the hundreds of young activists and their allies who have pressed hard for the idea of a Youth Climate Corps, the YCC’s inclusion in this week’s fed budget should be seen as a win, but not overstated.
Here’s our take in today’s @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/o...
Here’s our take in today’s @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/o...
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In #Budget2025, Canada describes $2.7 billion in cuts to international assistance as “savings.”
But let’s be clear Mark Carney: aid cuts aren’t savings.
They cost people's lives: https://ow.ly/iGPq50XoytN #cdnpoli
But let’s be clear Mark Carney: aid cuts aren’t savings.
They cost people's lives: https://ow.ly/iGPq50XoytN #cdnpoli
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In #Budget2025, Canada describes $2.7 billion in cuts to international assistance as “savings.”
But let’s be clear Mark Carney: aid cuts aren’t savings.
They cost people's lives: https://ow.ly/iGPq50XoytN #cdnpoli
But let’s be clear Mark Carney: aid cuts aren’t savings.
They cost people's lives: https://ow.ly/iGPq50XoytN #cdnpoli
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🎙️ New Podcast: Anjali, Seth, & Alex Hemingway break down #Budget2025 & the Climate Competitiveness Strategy. We also talk housing, public revenue & Zohran Mamdani!
🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/bdcn7ahy
@anjaliappadurai.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @1alexhemingway.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social
🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/bdcn7ahy
@anjaliappadurai.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @1alexhemingway.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🎙️ New Podcast: Anjali, Seth, & Alex Hemingway break down #Budget2025 & the Climate Competitiveness Strategy. We also talk housing, public revenue & Zohran Mamdani!
🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/bdcn7ahy
@anjaliappadurai.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @1alexhemingway.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social
🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/bdcn7ahy
@anjaliappadurai.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @1alexhemingway.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social
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New podcast episode ft. @1alexhemingway.bsky.social of BC Policy Solutions and @sethdklein.bsky.social about this week's federal budget.
We chat housing, climate, austerity, the big tradeoffs in the budget, and of course, Zohran Mamdani 🙌
We chat housing, climate, austerity, the big tradeoffs in the budget, and of course, Zohran Mamdani 🙌
🎙️ New Podcast: Anjali, Seth, & Alex Hemingway break down #Budget2025 & the Climate Competitiveness Strategy. We also talk housing, public revenue & Zohran Mamdani!
🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/bdcn7ahy
@anjaliappadurai.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @1alexhemingway.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social
🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/bdcn7ahy
@anjaliappadurai.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @1alexhemingway.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New podcast episode ft. @1alexhemingway.bsky.social of BC Policy Solutions and @sethdklein.bsky.social about this week's federal budget.
We chat housing, climate, austerity, the big tradeoffs in the budget, and of course, Zohran Mamdani 🙌
We chat housing, climate, austerity, the big tradeoffs in the budget, and of course, Zohran Mamdani 🙌