Statement

Put money in parents’ hands. Increase the BC Family Benefit and the Affordable Child Care Benefit so they reflect the cost-of-living pressure on young families, whether they choose child care outside the house, care at home with a parent, or help from family.

Overview

Boost direct cash transfers and subsidies to parents caring for children at home or utilizing diverse childcare options.

Sources

• Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 7) (opens in a new tab) Source

  Page 7 (Help families when it counts): Put money in parents’ hands. Increase the BC Family Benefit and the Affordable Child Care Benefit so they reflect the cost-of-living pressure on young families, whether they choose child care outside the house, care at home with a parent, or help from family.