On May 9, British Columbians head to the polls to elect a government that reflects their values. Now is the time, with the election approaching, to make local candidates and their political parties aware of the issues that matter to you, their constituents.
The Comox Valley Council of Canadians invites you to an informative town hall meetiong on Wednesday, March 15, 7 p.m., at the Evergreen Seniors Lounge, where a panel of guest speakers will discuss health care issues and changes that could improve our system.
Topics will range from the highly criticized MSP premium being paid by British Columbians to the long wait times, home care and assisted living services. A question and answer period follows the panel’s presentation.
Although the BC Liberal government recently announced a reduction in MSP premiums as part of its 2017 budget, the fee is still a tax that unfairly impacts individuals and families on lower incomes.
Wait times in BC for “elective” surgeries, including joint replacements and cataracts, are some of the longest in Canada.
Research reviews show there are public health care solutions that successfully reduce wait times - however, strong leadership from the provincial government is needed to implement these solutions.
Curtailed home care and assisted living services have more B.C. seniors waiting for residential care than ever before. In addition to the shortage of approximately 6,000 long-term care beds, nine out of 10 B.C. facilities are not meeting the province’s own staffing guidelines.
This election it is imperative that B.C.’s political parties include strong public health care solutions in their platforms.
Join us Wednesday, March 15 – 7 p.m. in the Evergreen Seniors Lounge, Florence Filberg Centre – 411 Anderton Ave. Courtenay, as the panel discusses solutions for change and how to improve health care for everyone in B.C., not just the few who can afford to pay extra for care.