BC Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. BC NDP MLA for Vancouver-Little Mountain. Community builder.
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B.C.'s economy remains resilient in the face of global instability. In May:
↑ 25,200 jobs vs. last month - all full-time
↑ 14,800 private sector jobs
↑ 7,200 youth jobs (2nd largest gain in 🇨🇦)
- Unemployment: 6.8% unchanged
Since 2017, private sector emp. is up by 149K
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This is what happens when we crack down on speculation, protect renters, and build homes people can actually live in.
We know it’s still so expensive out there — but the tide is starting to turn, progress is happening, and we’re NOT slowing down.
Read more here: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Across BC, renters are starting to see real relief:
• Asking rents are down 12.5% from 2023
• Vacancy rates are rising
• More options for renters, including ability to negotiate their rent
• 26,000+ purpose-built rentals registered in 2025
Progress is underway, with more to do.
Great to see Sen̓áḵw getting some love here, featuring @khelsilem.bsky.social along with lots of other great local housing voices (e.g. @1alexhemingway.bsky.social @tomdavidoff.bsky.social & @christineboyle.bsky.social) thrown into the mix.
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/o...
I lost my dad last week.
Below is a link to the obituary my sister @naomiaklein.bsky.social and I wrote this weekend (helps to have a sister who’s a pretty good writer 😉), along with a bunch of photos.
A few more reflections. 🧵...
everloved.com/life-of/mich...
Even Conservative MLAs don't support Kerry-Lynne Findlay and her Trump-style politics.
She attacked the family of Conservative MLA Peter Milobar just because they're Indigenous.
She's the most extreme, divisive party leader in BC history. No wonder pro-Trump MLAs all back her.
This is what renters are seeing:
✅ Avg asking rents in BC have dropped by $333/month since 2023 ($4K/year back in your pocket) ✅ In Vancouver & Burnaby, rents are down $650/month since 2023 ✅ Vacancy rates are rising = more choice, negotiating power ✅ Constructing record levels of new rental homes
From 2007-2016 the average number of new purpose built rental units across BC was ~2,500 per year.
In 2025 it was 26,000! 🎉
Asking rents are going down ⬇️
Vacancy rates are going up, creating more choice for renters ⬆️
We’re delivering #HomesForPeople, in communities they love. ❤️ #BCPoli
Renters👇 this one’s for you.
Housing is way too expensive. It makes life hard when such a large part of your income goes towards your rent. This has to change.
Here’s the good news: asking rents in B.C. are finally going down — and it’s not by accident.
A #homesforpeople 🧵
