Pay Equity
As of 2023 women in B.C. still earn, on average, 16% less than men in hourly wages—a gap that widens to 26% when considering total annual income. These figures highlight the continued urgency to address pay equity across sectors, particularly for marginalized groups.
While there's still progress to be made, British Columbia has made meaningful strides toward closing the gender pay gap under the leadership of the BC NDP.
The B.C. Conservatives have historically opposed robust pay equity measures.
