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You will for sure need insulation below your basement floor. The minimal levels of insulation required to meet building code amount to significant energy loss and needlessly consume homeowners money as well. Given the climate conditions in the Mountains of BC, Canada, I would personally be putting about 6 inches below grade as well. have a look at this page here –
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Hopefully that will answer your questions, if not please write back and include details of how much insulation you were planning to put under the floor.