Author: Iglika Ivanova
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The lesson from tariffs: investing in people (not austerity) pays off
The trade war creates a generational opportunity to reduce dependence on exporting raw resources and pivot towards a cleaner, more diversified economy that meets people’s needs.
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Minimum wage hike won’t allow workers to live with dignity
Imagine working full-time, juggling multiple jobs and struggling to afford rent, groceries or child care. This is an everyday reality for hundreds of thousands of British Columbians. On June 1, BC’s minimum wage increases to $17.85 an hour from $17.40: a welcome raise for low-wage workers, but far short of a living wage. A living…
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Addressing kitchen-table priorities in an escalating trade war: a win-win for BC
As the trade war escalates, the provincial government has an opportunity and a responsibility to put forward a long-term vision—one that truly addresses kitchen-table priorities and puts BC on a path to a stronger, more resilient and more equitable province.
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