People living in long-term care (LTC) homes will have more input into issues that affect their daily lives as the result of changes to resident and family councils. The goal of improving the councils is to ensure a greater voice …
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Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services Amendment Act
It was a momentous day in the Legislature as Minister Dean announced the Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services Amendment Act, proposed legislation that implements our government’s Declaration Act commitment to work with Indigenous partners to reform the child welfare system and …
New Compensation Model for Doctors
We have achieved a new payment model for family doctors to help protect, support and strengthen B.C.’s health-care system and patient care. Learn more here. Global News has called this a “seismic shift”, and we agree.
Oct 17, 2022 Statement on Gas Prices
I’ve been hearing from many of you about the high cost of gasoline and you want answers. I was provided with an opportunity to speak about gas prices in the BC Legislature on Monday, October 17th, 2022.
Addressing Money Laundering
People looking to get a mortgage in B.C. will soon have enhanced consumer protection under new legislation for mortgage service providers. The Province is improving the regulation of mortgage brokers, lenders and administrators by replacing the outdated Mortgage Brokers Act with the new Mortgage Services …
Oct 5, 2022 Statement on Breast Cancer
On October 5th, 2022 I was honoured to give a statement in the Legislature regarding early detection of breast cancer. There can be life after breast cancer if it’s detected early. Please stay updated on mammograms.
Patients the focus of new health legislation
The Health Professions and Occupations Act replaces its predecessor, the Health Professions Act. The act enables the creation of a new oversight body, an independent discipline tribunal and a reformed complaints process that increases accountability and transparency, protects people in …
B.C strengthens actions to prepare for climate change with new strategy
B.C. strengthens actions to prepare for climate change with new strategy People in British Columbia will be better protected from the impacts of wildfires, flooding and extreme heat through the actions included in the new Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy. The …
B.C invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage
New provincial funding will support and strengthen the reclamation and revitalization of First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C. The Province is providing close to $35 million in new funding to the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) and …
Premier Horgan
As many of you have heard, Premier Horgan announced that he will not be seeking re-election. My reaction to this news was sadness. Yet, I feel confident about going forward as a result of Premier Horgan’s leadership that has allowed our entire team …