Affordability

Seniors' benefits platforms

Here's what the 2026 BC Provincial Election parties are promising.
We don't have any BC NDP policies on Seniors' benefits.
We don't have any BC Conservative policies on Seniors' benefits.

BC Green
  • Raise the thresholds for Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters to $48K for individuals and $53K for couples

    "Further increase the thresholds for Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters to provide greater monthly rental assistance for low-income seniors. The thresholds will be raised to $48,000 for single individuals and $53,000 for couples, ensuring more seniors qualify for support." — Believe in Better, retrieved 2026-10-13

  • Increase direct support for renters unable to afford market rentals through the Rental Assistance Program and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program

    "Increase direct support for renters unable to afford market rentals through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program." — Believe in Better, retrieved 2026-10-13

  • Develop a rural seniors strategy to address the needs of seniors in rural communities

    "Develop and implement a rural seniors strategy to address the needs of seniors in rural communities." — Believe in Better, retrieved 2026-10-13

We don't have any OneBC policies on Seniors' benefits.
We don't have any CentreBC policies on Seniors' benefits.

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