British Columbia has announced approximately $2 million in funding to expand paramedic training programs.

The funding will go toward more than 100 participants in the Justice Institute of B.C.’s primary care paramedic certificate program in Chilliwack, Kelowna, New Westminster, Trail and Victoria.

This investment will help create opportunities for people to begin their careers in emergency health care, leading to faster response times for British Columbians when they need it