Let's Talk Housing: A Podcast by BC Housing

British Columbia is in the grips of a housing affordability crisis decades in the making. The Province has an ambitious plan to tackle the crisis through the largest investment in housing affordability in B.C.’s history. Tasked with building tens of thousands of homes in hundreds of communities is BC Housing, the agency responsible for developing, managing, and administering a wide range of subsidized housing and homelessness services across the province. BC Housing doesn’t do this alone, they work with hundreds of partners. In this podcast, you’ll hear from those tackling the crisis head on.

Let's Talk Housing: A Podcast by BC Housing is a society podcast hosted by BC Housing, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #4

  Meeting BC’s new Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs

  Jan 22, 202621 minS6

  <p>In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing, we sit down with B.C.’s new Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Christine Boyle. As she steps into this critical role, we learn about how Minister Boyle is settling in, what inspires her leadership, and how her experiences have shaped her path forward.</p><p>We’ll discuss her early priorities, explore her vision for tackling British Columbia’s housing challenges, and what her hopes are for the vibrant communities across B.C.</p><p>From increasing supply and protecting affordability to working alongside local governments, our conversation with Minister...

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  Episode #3

  Building Homes Faster: How DASH Is Changing the Way We Build in B.C.

  Jan 8, 202634 minS6

  <p>Season 6 Episode 3</p><p>In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing, we explore how B.C. is using new tools and standardized designs to build homes faster and more affordably. DASH (Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing) is a new online platform that helps developers and non-profits choose pre-approved building designs, use made-in-B.C. materials, and speed up the permitting and construction process. </p><p>We talk about why faster housing delivery is so important right now, how standardized designs and prefabricated parts help cut costs, and how DASH supports local jobs and sustainable, low-carbon building. Our guests explain how the...

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  Episode #2

  Supporting Tenants: the Power of Support Programs and Services

  Nov 27, 202531 minS6

  <p>Season 6 Episode 2</p><p>In this episode, host Mita speaks with BC Housing’s own Shaleen Pillay-Naidu and Amber Bell to explore how tenant support programs help make housing more than just a place to live.</p><p>By featuring voices from the Tenant Engagement team, the conversation showcases how programs like community kitchens peer-led initiatives and the Tenant Activity Grant (TAG) helps create safe, supportive environments where families and youth can thrive. These programs demonstrate that housing is more than shelter — it’s a foundation for personal growth, empowerment, and community connection. </p><p>The episode reinforces BC Housing...

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  Episode #1

  Indigenous Housing that Supports Families in Victoria

  Oct 30, 202540 minS6

  <p>Season 6 Episode 1 <br> <br> In this episode, host Mita speaks with Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH). Together, they explore how ACEH is transforming housing across Vancouver Island through culturally supportive, wraparound, and community-driven approaches that strengthen connection, wellness, and belonging. </p><p>Fran shares how programs like the Culturally Aligned Integrated Support (CAIS) — providing 200 rental supplements and seven streams of wraparound care — are improving housing stability across the island.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also spotlights Sacred Cradle House / Xexe Pahlatsis’lelum (ZEH-zeh pah-HAHL-tsis-LEH-lum), a new home guided by the voices of...

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  Episode #6

  Rental Assistance That Works: RAP and SAFER Programs

  Aug 12, 202522 minS5

  <p>*This episode was filmed during Minister Kahlon’s tenure as Minister of Housing.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing, we take a closer look at two programs that are helping British Columbians stay housed—the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) and the Rental Assistance Program (RAP). <br> </p><p>These impactful supports provide monthly rent subsidies to seniors and low-income families, easing financial pressure and creating more room for stability, health, and dignity. We’ll explore how these programs work, who they’re designed for, and why they matter, especially in today’s housing lands...

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