VANCOUVER— New survey results reflect the need for the Christy Clark government to take real concerted action to improve addiction services, and undercut illicit fentanyl production and use in response to the overdose crisis, says Sue Hammell, New Democrat mental …
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VICTORIA – Fentanyl overdoses are projected to claim a record number of lives in British Columbia this year, but the BC Liberal government has failed to provide adequate, accessible pathways to treatment for people and families desperately seeking mental health …
Clark government needs to step up action on Fentanyl crisis
VANCOUVER— Five months after B.C.’s provincial health officer declared a public health emergency related to Fentanyl overdoses, the Christy Clark government is still not treating the crisis seriously enough, say New Democrats. “This is a public safety crisis that puts …
B.C. New Democrats take strong stand for public health care
VICTORIA— New Democrat health spokesperson Judy Darcy released the following statement in regards to the lawsuit launched by Brian Day to further privatize our health care: “John Horgan and the B.C. New Democrats believe that publicly funded, publicly delivered health …
Surrey’s overdose crisis needs immediate action from the Christy Clark government
VICTORIA—New Democrats have tabled legislation that would take action on Surrey’s overdose crisis, but Christy Clark continues to delay, calling for action from the federal government. “Just weeks ago, people in Surrey saw 36 overdoses in 48 hours. But still …
New Democrats propose legislation to restrict the use of pill presses used for fentanyl
VICTORIA— Today, New Democrat public safety spokesperson, Mike Farnworth, tabled provincial legislation to restrict the use of pill presses and other equipment as part of the province’s response to the overdose crisis. “This legislation exercises provincial powers to restrict the …
Clark government forced to admit yet another IT boondoggle
VICTORIA— The just announced review into the iHealth system is the latest admission by the Christy Clark government of its incompetence in managing IT projects, says New Democrat health spokesperson Judy Darcy. “For many months, physicians, nurses, other clinicians, and …
Darcy urges investigation into private health clinics
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