Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Passed in November 2019, the bill gave the Health Minister, at the time Tyler Shandro, the power to tear up the province's agreement with doctors along with any future agreements.

Some experts say there is medical value to several substances that have been otherwise caught up in the the 'war on drugs.'

If we look to other predecessors of blended healthcare systems for answers, Dr. Charles Shaver says yes—and more efficiently.

B.C. doctors can charge 'block fees' under specific circumstances.

The plan comes as nursing staff shortages have seen emergency departments across the province close throughout the summer for hours or days at a time.

Training was seen as a barrier to access methadone for pain management.

NDP Opposition Leader Carla Beck criticized the delivery of out-of-province care, saying it would allow people to jump the line, which goes against the principles of the Canadian healthcare system.

Municipalities across the province are dealing with an increasing homeless population.