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David Eby’s chance to change the game on housing
With a new premier at the helm, the BC government has an opportunity to shift its housing policy into high gear. One of the most…
Severe climate events cost BC economy billions more than reported estimates
Caroline and Paul Mosterman have seen their share of unusual weather in four-plus decades of farming. But nothing comes remotely close to what they experienced…
BC is flush. It’s time for more robust investment in the common good.
Can BC afford to make major new public investments to address crises in housing, climate change, health care, child care and toxic drugs, among others?…
Shortchanging public sector workers is bad for BC
Public sector workers are in the midst of difficult contract negotiations with the BC government. The workers are reportedly asking for wages to keep up…
Our recommendations for the 2023 BC budget
The BC government is holding its annual public consultation on Budget 2023 this June, inviting British Columbians to share their priorities for government investment next…
Anticlimactic and anti-climate: BC’s oil and gas royalty review
The BC government’s recently completed review of its royalty regime for oil and gas is both anticlimactic and anti-climate. After many months of public engagement—including…
Financing public housing: how a massive expansion of rental homes can literally pay for itself
In the face of a mounting housing crisis, what if BC could massively increase public investment in below-market rental housing—and if that upfront investment could…
BC’s property tax increases: What has been the impact of the 2018 changes?
Four years ago, the 2018 BC Budget introduced a number of new taxes in support of an affordable housing agenda. The taxes, along with new…
BC budget moves in the right direction but too slowly to address pressing challenges like housing, climate, toxic drug supply and poverty
With COVID centre stage for the past two years, Budget 2022 marked a shift back to normal. Yes, the budget earmarks $2 billion in contingencies…
Why increasing government spending makes economic sense
Author’s note: The latest BC government throne speech promised “to help solve big challenges – like inequality and climate change – with growth that is…
11 steps toward a more just society for Budgets ‘22 and beyond
As a fourth wave of COVID-19 ramps up, the impact of the pandemic on the economy, policymaking and budgets has not gone away. More broadly,…
BC Budget 2021: Stay-the-course budget misses the mark on key areas of urgency outside health
The BC government tabled a surprisingly stay-the-course budget today, making some improvements on the margins but missing the opportunity to shift BC towards a more…