Cost of living

B.C. is a great place to live, but many people are facing big challenges from global inflation and high interest rates squeezing family budgets.

That’s why we’re taking action to ease pressures from rising everyday costs and making it faster and easier to connect to benefits and savings.

Find ways you can save and learn how we’re working to make life more affordable.

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BC Family Benefit Bonus

Eligible families with children under 18 automatically get $1,550 a year, on average, if they filed their taxes.

Lower child care costs

Most families save up to $900 per month per child for child care and out-of-school care costs.

Filing your taxes has its benefits

Automatically get benefit payments available to you to help with the cost of living when you file your taxes.