Housing Matters BC  
On October 3rd, an innovative and comprehensive housing strategy was announced by Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman. The new strategy helps those in greatest need - from the homeless to low-income working families - access safe, affordable housing. Click here to read the news release or download a copy of the Housing Matters BC strategy document . Click here to view a two-page newspaper supplement on the Housing Matters BC strategy.  

Rental Assistance Program
As part of Housing Matters BC, the new Rental Assistance Program provides direct cash assistance to eligible low-income working families with children under the age of 19 and a household income less than $20,000 per year. Click here to go to the Rental Assistance Program page  or directly to the Rental Assistance calculator .  

Social Housing Agreement Signed
On June 19, 2006, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia signed the social housing agreement transferring the administration of 51,600 units to the Province of British Columbia.