We gather comprehensive data about BC communities and use it to identify needs and gaps in the social safety net. Working with local governments and communities, we create plans to …

SPARC BC has been advocating for the rights of people with mobility limitations since 1969, and managing the Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilities since 1984.

There are four steps to sign in to your account online and renew your permit on the SPARC BC C ustomer Self-Service Portal. Provide your Customer ID Number (on your wallet card or receipt).

Address: 4445 Norfolk Street Burnaby, BC V5G 0A7 Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday Closed Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays

Your SPARC BC parking permit is recognized nationally throughout Canada along with member countries of the European Conference of Minsters of Transport (EMCT) and other associated countries including Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and the United States.

The Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC) is an independent, non-partisan, registered charity that works with BC communities in building a just and healthy society for all.

Life brings the unexpected, like COVID-19. At SPARC BC, we watch for emerging issues and how communities can respond. During the pandemic, we initiated the Caring at a Distance program for people who wanted to know how to connect meaningfully through remote technologies with those they care about.

The Social Planning and Research Council of B.C. (SPARC BC) is an independent, non-partisan, registered charity that works with BC communities in building a just and healthy society for all.

SPARC BC’s interactive map of the community social services sector is a powerful tool for visualizing service distribution, key demographics, and other indicators.

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