BC Gov News

The B.C. government is committed to providing the best supports for people facing challenges associated with mental illness and substance use — and has made it a priority to build a comprehensive system of these services throughout the province.

There were more than 572,000 surgical procedures (scheduled and unscheduled) done in B.C. in 2015-16 – 40% more procedures than 14 years ago.

PharmaCare is one of the most comprehensive prescription drug programs in Canada. Coverage is available to every British Columbian, regardless of income.

British Columbia has among the healthiest people – and the best health care – anywhere in the world.

Government is committed to providing British Columbians with a health-care system that meets the demands of a population that is both changing and aging.

As the Province launches plans to redevelop the Riverview Lands, we remember our promise to move forward from the history of institutionalization for people with mental illness.

Seniors are an important part of our communities. They are our parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, mentors, neighbours and friends.

To circumcise or not? To use a pacifier or a bottle? How long to breastfeed? New parents are presented with an astounding amount of decisions.

As Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors to the Minister of Health, my job is to listen to the concerns of B.C.'s seniors and talk with them about what our government is doing to improve their lives.

Ageism can take many forms, however like any discrimination it has, at its core, a desire to stereotype an entire group of people.