Menu
welfare
Our publications are available to all at no cost. Please support the CCPA and help make important research and ideas available to everyone. Make a donation today.
-
Why are so many people needing food banks when the BC economy is growing?
Last week, Statistics Canada released new data showing the BC economy did better than expected in 2014, growing by 3.2% in real terms. This is…
-
New AG report on access to welfare disability benefits
Yesterday (May 15), BC’s Auditor General released an important new report on access to welfare disability benefits. The report didn’t get much media attention, but…
-
My Welfare Food Challenge: Day 7 – The End
Well, I’ve made it to the end of my week eating only what I could buy for $26. But eating the same thing for breakfast,…
-
My welfare food challenge: Day 6
I can see now that I’m going to make it to the end of this week (last year, a number of people who took the…
-
My welfare challenge: Days 4 and 5
Fascinating to see all the comments on these blog posts. I want to highlight Dale’s comments in response to my Day 3 post in particular.…
-
My welfare food challenge: Day 3
It is very boring eating the same food every day – oatmeal, peanut butter sandwich, an apple, soup or pasta. No treats, no variety. My…
-
My welfare food challenge: Day 2
Day 2, and I’ve already bent the rules. The battle against the cold is no going well, so I’m taking some cold medicine and drinking…
-
My welfare food challenge: Day 1
Today is Day 1 of my welfare food challenge, during which I will spend one week trying to eat on a total budget of $26.…
-
Seeking a Real Families First Agenda this First BC Family Day
By Seth Klein and Adrienne Montani On February 11, British Columbians will enjoy a well-deserved new stat holiday. With the inaugural Family Day, Premier Christy…
-
The case for exempting child support from welfare
Based on recent announcements, it seems that the Ministry of Social Development is in the mood to address some of the long-standing problems within BC’s…
-
New BC welfare rules: some positive steps forward (and a couple steps back)
Yesterday (June 11) the BC government surprised many when it announced a host of welfare policy changes. In all, almost 30 welfare rule adjustments are…
-
Congratulations to Jagrup Brar: Time to raise welfare rates
On Tuesday, BC MLA Jagrup Brar wrapped up his month living on a basic welfare income of $610. He has returned to his family and…
Updates from the CCPA
Read the latest research, analysis and commentary on issues that matter to you.
CCPA Updates