Ottawa, province to provide rent support for B.C. gender-based violence survivors
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This article was published 12/03/2025 (275 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
VICTORIA – The British Columbia and federal governments have announced funding to ensure adequate housing for survivors of gender-based violence in the province.
The B.C. Housing Ministry says in a news release that Ottawa is providing nearly $37 million over four years and the province will match the investment.
It says the money will be used to help victims transition to secure rental housing in the private market.
The ministry says the benefit provided by BC Housing will supply an average of $600 per household each month, but notes that amount will be determined based on income, family size and rent costs.
The province says it understands people leaving violent situations may be experiencing financial abuse.
It says the funding will help about 1,700 people or households “during the critical time of vulnerability and need experienced by those leaving violence, experiencing homelessness or with severe core housing need.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 12, 2025.