StrongerBC
Protecting core services for people and building a stronger B.C.
In response to economic threats, the B.C. government is standing strong – working to offset rising costs, diversify and grow the economy, and increase access to housing and health care.
Thank you for continuing to Buy BC and Canada first, when you can. As British Columbians, we stand strong – for local businesses, for our communities, and for each other.
Jobs and economy
Find out how B.C. is building a stronger economy with clean energy, good jobs, and new trade markets.
B.C.’s tariff response
Discover how B.C. is responding to unjustified U.S. tariffs, protecting jobs, and building a stronger economy.
Health care
Learn how B.C. is strengthening health care — better access, faster care, and more doctors and health workers.
Housing
See how B.C. is lowering rents, boosting housing supply, and helping more people find a home they can afford.
Cost of living
Find ways to save and access benefits that make life more affordable for people in B.C.
Safe communities
Learn how B.C. is tackling crime, ending encampments, and connecting people to the care they need.
Budget 2025
Explore B.C.’s 2025 Budget: growth, fiscal balance, and a vision for a stronger province.
Legislation
See how new B.C. laws are shaping a fairer, greener, and more affordable future for everyone.
Featured
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Find a doctor or nurse
We’re recruiting more health workers to provide the care you need. Sign up to be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner near you.
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Rental assistance programs
Rental assistance programs are available for those who qualify to help with rent costs.
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B.C. family benefit
Eligible families with two children under 18 automatically get up to $1850 this year, on average, if they file their 2024 taxes.
Recent Legislation
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Job-protected medical leave for serious illness
The amendment to the Employment Standards Act will provide up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period, for workers diagnosed with a serious illness or injury. This ensures employees can take time to recover without fear of losing their job.
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Delivering clean energy and the North Coast Transmission Line
Proposed amendments to the Hydro and Power Authority Act and the Utilities Commission Act will ensure electricity is available to support economic growth and enable emerging sectors like data centres, AI, and hydrogen to grow in ways that deliver the greatest benefit to all British Columbians.
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More homes for people, clearer short-term rental rules
The proposed amendments would remove barriers to small-scale multi-unit housing, clarify rules for short-term rental (STR) hosts, offer new tools to further deter people from breaking STR rules, and allow Modern Treaty Nations to apply the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act on their lands through a coordination agreement.