British Columbia
The CCPA investigates key challenges facing our province through independent research, analysis and expertise.
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The BC election no one wanted
The government of British Columbia is calling an election, just two years into a majority mandate and with an opposition mostly in disarray
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B.C.’s snap election and DRIPA: Advancing human rights
All political parties must make an unqualified commitment that the basic human rights of every person— and every people— are sacred and non-negotiable.
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What would happen if B.C. scrapped public auto insurance?
In British Columbia’s election, public auto insurance is in the crosshairs. How does the system work—and compare to other provinces?
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Taxing the rich: What’s on the table in the 2026 B.C. election?
Different parties have different ideas for how to reform the B.C. tax system and potentially make the rich pay a fairer share.
The latest research, analysis and commentary on BC issues that matter to you
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B.C.’s fiscal choices after the provincial election
No matter which party wins, there are some difficult choices coming in the next fiscal year.
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Fuel for the fires: Western Canada as an “energy superpower”
The federal government is walking back climate action and fast-tracking fossil fuels in the West. It’s a strategy that won’t age well.
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The Vancouver condo bailout props up a failed housing model
How much should the government pay for an unsold, empty condo for it to be “affordable”?
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Painting itself into a corner: LNG and the climate-affordability trade-off in B.C.
The B.C. government has painted itself into a corner by claiming to be climate action leaders while at the same time encouraging increased gas production…
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Building better
Community benefits agreements are a creative and effective way to build a better construction workforce
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Working for a Living Wage
Inflation has come down from the historic highs recorded in 2022 but the cost of living in Metro Vancouver continues to increase rapidly
British Columbia Projects
A message from Nora Loreto, CCPA Board Chair, and Jason MacLean, Secretary-Treasurer, on the closure of the B.C. office of Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Read the full statement here