The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction is a ministry of the government of British Columbia in Canada. Its mandate is to provide British Columbians in need with a system of supports to help them achieve social and economic potential.[1]
The ministry is responsible for provincial income assistance, disability assistance, WorkBC, and low-income bus passes.
Since December 7, 2022, the minister of social development and poverty reduction has been Sheila Malcolmson.