Living in BC

British Columbia's clean and natural environment promotes healthy and active lifestyles. We have a universal healthcare system, the healthiest population in Canada, and we consistently lead health rankings for patient outcomes.

In both 2007 and 2008, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Vancouver as the most liveable city in the world, based on healthcare, culture, environment, education and infrastructure.

British Columbia has a Climate Action Plan, making us one of the most environmentally responsible places in the world. The Carbon Tax will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020.