Living Wage for Families BC encourages employers to pay a living wage as well as advocates for government policies that would help families make ends meet. We calculate the Living Wage for communities across BC and certify employers who pay their direct staff and contracted workers a Living Wage The living wage is defined as a regional calculation that looks at the amount that a family of four needs to earn to meet their expenses. The living wage includes costs like rent and groceries as well as items like extended health care and two weeks' savings for each adult. It does not include debt repayment or savings for future plans. Together we can make an impact. Join the hundreds of Living Wage Employers across BC in addressing poverty in your community. Living Wage for Familes BC is a program of First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society