VICTORIA – The government’s review into the shameful firing of health researchers leaves too many unanswered questions, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Three months ago, Linda Kayfish came to the legislature seeking justice for her late brother, Roderick MacIsaac. She had only …
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Review into wrongful dismissals of health researchers likely to be incomplete
VICTORIA – Government’s latest review of the wrongful dismissals of seven health researchers will likely fail to examine the role played by B.C. Liberal insiders, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “This review likely will not answer any of the fundamental questions as to …
Documents confirm premier’s office involvement in firing of health researchers
VICTORIA – Documents released today on the premier’s office involvement in the firing of health researchers confirm the government’s review is a sham designed to protect the premier. “The premier told the house that she was certain in her own heart …
NDP Leader John Horgan forces B.C. Liberals to ditch plan to eliminate flu shot clinics at seniors centres
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan advocated for seniors facing the loss of flu clinics on Tuesday, resulting in the health minister reversing the uncaring policy. “New Democrats brought this issue to the legislature because we’ve seen time and …
B.C. Liberals shouldn’t cancel Christmas dinner in care homes
VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberal government must reverse a health authority policy restricting visiting family members from joining seniors in care homes for Christmas dinner, said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “There is a simple solution to this bad policy: …
Health researchers fired and shamed by Liberals deserve answers
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats challenged Premier Clark and the B.C. Liberals to explain why the government went to such extraordinary lengths to embarrass, humiliate and shame eight dedicated health researchers. “These researchers and their families deserve far better than …
B.C. Liberals must hold private health clinics accountable for double-billing
VICTORIA – The B.C. government must hold health clinics that unlawfully double-bill patients to account, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Today the B.C. Health Coalition along with other groups brought forward important issues related to the unlawful billing that has been …
B.C. Liberals putting lives at risk by failing to invest in rural paramedics
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberal government’s failure to improve ambulance service in rural and remote communities is putting lives at risk, say New Democrats. “The untimely death of Skidegate band councillor Godfrey Williams is tragic, and the sad reality is it …
Investing in midwife services good for the province, good for families
VANCOUVER — Investing in midwives is the right thing to do, and the B.C. Liberals should stop standing in the way of the expansion of these services, say the New Democrats. “Midwives are tremendous assets to our health care system. …