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Jobs, the Economy, and Affordability

Financial assistance platforms

Here's what the 2020 BC election parties are promising.

BC NDP
  • Give families with a household income under $125,000 annually a one-time direct deposit of $1,000.
  • Give single people earning less than $62,000 annually a one-time direct deposit of $500.

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A one-time $1,000 direct deposit to families whose household income is under $125,000 annually — with a sliding scale up to $175,000.

A one-time $500 direct deposit to single people earning less than $62,000 annually — with a sliding scale up to $87,000.

— From Working for You.

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BC Greens
  • Begin a transition towards basic income by increasing income support levels.
  • Make the $300 crisis supplement permanent.
  • Eliminate the asset test.
  • Reduce clawbacks on earned income.
  • Establish a 1-year period so those on income assistance can earn extra income without clawbacks.

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