1. How long have you been around?
The BC Society for Policy Solutions started operations in February 2025. After the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives closed the BC office, most of the team regrouped into this organization, making us a new organization but with decades of experience under our belt.
2. What happened to the CCPA–BC Office?
In February 2025, the CCPA closed its BC Office. However, most of the people
formerly associated with the BC Office are continuing their work at a new
organization – BC Policy Solutions. An amicable separation agreement has been reached between the two organizations, and we encourage people to continue to support the good work of both the CCPA and BC Policy Solutions. The CCPA continues to ensure the voices and concerns of British Columbians are included in its national independent research, analysis and expertise and BC Policy Solutions continues to support the CCPA’s important research work on issues affecting all Canadians.
3. I was a donor to the CCPA–BC Office. Did my donation automatically transfer to this organization?
Unfortunately, no. The CCPA and the BC Society for Policy Solutions are separate charities. If you wish to support the BCSPS you will need to make donations directly to the new Society.
4. Can you switch my donation from the now closed CCPA–BC to you?
We cannot. You have to contact the CCPA directly if you want to stop or modify your donation to the CCPA. If you wish to support the BCSPS you will need to make donations directly to the new Society. Find ways to give here.
5. Is your work BC focused?
Yes! Together with community partners and collaborators, our work addresses many of the most pressing issues facing people in BC, including climate and energy policy, labour precarity and workers’ rights, decolonization, housing, living wages, poverty and welfare, tax fairness, healthcare, seniors care, education and many more. Of course, when national or international issues affect our province (e.g., tariffs), we will address them, too.
6. When will the new Society start publishing new research?
We are proud to say that we hit the ground running. Shortly after starting operations, our research team was already in the BC Budget lockup and publishing in-depth research that garnered considerable media attention. View our latest publications here and check out our media appearances here.
Thank you for your support and your interest in this important work—which is only possible thanks to engaged people like you. Should you have any questions about our work or your donations, don’t hesitate to contact us.