What are the parties promising on Seniors' benefits?

This is a page from the 2026 British Columbia Provincial Election.

Seniors' benefits platforms

Here's what the 2026 BC Provincial Election parties are promising.

Make the Seniors' Bus Pass free for 350,000 low-income seniors

"Make the Seniors’ Bus Pass free for 350,000 low-income seniors across the province and expand the income eligibility so that tens of thousands of more facing financial pressures can access public transit for free." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18
Expand income eligibility for the Seniors' Bus Pass to allow tens of thousands more seniors to use it

"Make the Seniors’ Bus Pass free for 350,000 low-income seniors across the province and expand the income eligibility so that tens of thousands of more facing financial pressures can access public transit for free." — bcndp.ca, retrieved 2026-10-18

We don't have any BC Conservative policies on Seniors' benefits.

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
Phase in free transit, starting with youth under 25 and seniors 65 and over

"We will approach free transit in a phased approach, starting with youth aged under 25 and seniors 65 and over. We will make transit free for all once infrastructure improvements are made, funding stabilizes, and fast, frequent transit is established." — 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