Increase to B.C. shelter allowance too little, too late: critics

For the first time in more than 15 years, B.C.’s shelter rate is increasing. The top-up is meant to help offset housing expenses for people on social assistance. As Travis Prasad reports, advocates say the new rate does not account for the ongoing issues of inflation and unaffordable housing.

• B.C.’s new shelter rate a good start, but doesn’t go nearly far enough: advocates