Honourable Christine Boyle
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More people will find their place in a community they love as B.C. continues rolling out new innovations that are making it easier and faster to build affordable homes, helping contribute to the decline in the asking price for rent in communities throughout B.C.
Indigenous people in Cranbrook and Fort Nelson will soon have access to 45 affordable homes as two Indigenous-led housing redevelopments move forward.
People in recovery in Victoria who are experiencing homelessness or leaving supportive housing will soon have a safe place to stay, with the Province, the City and the Victoria Cool Aid Society partnering to deliver recovery-oriented homes downtown.
Seniors in Delta have moved into 152 affordable homes with the opening of The Tides, the first part of a planned two-phase redevelopment, offering a vibrant community for seniors to stay connected and thrive.
On Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, Rentals.ca released a report indicating that rental asking prices in British Columbia lead the country in declines, down 9.6% over the past two years and 5.8% in the past year alone. Vancouver reached a 43-month low in October 2025, falling 11.4% over the past three years and declining on an annual basis for a 23rd consecutive month. In Surrey, the asking rent for a one bedroom compared to this time last year is down 12%.
The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.
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