At a moment that calls for nation-building, we must meaningfully acknowledge the growing crises of poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, and inequality in the province.

British Columbia is facing a housing crisis of unprecedented proportions, and the brunt of this crisis is borne by the 1.5 million British Columbians who rent their homes.

Vancouver has lagged behind every other major city in Canada when it comes to ensuring dignified and deeply affordable access to transit.

Given the intersectional, complex nature of poverty as a structure in Canada, our submission to the 2027 Federal Budget calls for meaningful investment across the social safety net and collaboration between all levels of government.

As we see with a market-based approach to housing, cities cannot rely fully on private interests to adequately fulfill a public need.

Without access to affordable, quality childcare, many parents – particularly women and lone parent households – have no option but to leave the workforce or use unregulated care.

Pitting investment in the adequacy of existing supportive housing against the possibility of new development is a false choice. We need both.

Transportation - including transit - is ranked as one of the largest expenses for households.

Changes are welcome, but it’s time to remove the spousal cap entirely for all people on disability assistance in BC.

Vancouver cannot police its way out of poverty.

Tackle inequality, poverty, and climate change simultaneously by prioritizing at-risk communities in all climate justice work

Political parties should prioritize wellbeing over partisan wins.

Investing in childcare, non-market housing, and increasing social assistance rates are recommendations rooted in dignity and the vision for a province without poverty.

A lack of transparency and due process will always exacerbate inequity.

The current privatized, patchwork system places riders and workers in unnecessary precarity.

Public transit must remain a dignified, accessible, and reliable choice for people across our communities.

Safety and equity are a primary concern when considering loss of TransLink services.

Economic injustice and inequalities faced by women and gender-diverse people go hand-in-hand with the barriers to accessing adequate housing.

Providing access to dignified, culturally relevant, and adequate housing along the spectrum of need is a much-needed intervention into how we respond to encampments.

With 1.6 million people with disabilities living below the poverty line, the CDB is not just an important promise—it is an urgent lifeline that must be delivered without further delay.