BC Health Coalition

The @BCHC champions the protection and expansion of a universal public health care system. We are an inclusive network that spans the province of BC.

[s. elliott~buckley @CUPEseb]

Eradicating public services doesn't affect everyone equally.

https://t.co/cjYS1mYkD5

#bcpoli #cdnpoli #canlab

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

These cuts contradict the rest of the platform promises. There is simply no way that the BC Cons will be able to fund major new health care infrastructure, including a new Surrey children’s hospital and 5,000 new long-term care beds by 2030, based on their capital plan. #bcpoli

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

The BC Health Coalition had planned to release today the 3 main political parties’ response to important questions about six priority solutions to heal public health care. #bcpoli

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

public health care spending needs to grow annually by about 5% in order to maintain the SAME level of health care services. the Cons. proposes to increase health care spending $900m next year (2025/26) and $500m in 2026/27– 2.5% and 1.3%.

This = major cuts #bcpoli

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

Thanks for the coverage @richardzussman the BC Cons platform was released days before the election to avoid scrutiny. The proposal to cut health capital contradicts their promises to build a new Surrey children’s hospital and 5,000 new long-term care beds by 2030. #bcpoli

[Richard Zussman @richardzussman]

NEW - The BC Health Coalition says the Conservative platform translates to spending health care cuts in real terms. The financials in the plan do not account for growing and aging population in order to maintain the same level of health care services. #bcpoli

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

BC Conservatives costed platform reveals major spending cuts to health care. Listen in tomorrow morning for more details @CKNW @simisara980

[Andrew Longhurst @alonghurst.bsky.social @a_longhurst]

I'm joining @CKNW @simisara980 7:35am tomorrow to discuss BC Conservatives' proposed health care spending cuts from their platform

Also: BC Cons want BC to embrace Sask and Quebec's surgical privatization direction––provinces that have among the longest waits in Canada #bcpoli

[Andrew Longhurst @alonghurst.bsky.social @a_longhurst]

Private health care is a big topic this #BCpoli election

I'll unpack the evidence about whether greater for-profit activity increases health system capacity and reduces wait times

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[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

ICYMI we launched a platform for public health care, including six priority solutions. Join the campaign to raise the bar on health care commitments this election, and vote for public health care on October 19! https://t.co/mHVuKSFPCO

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

Can you help us identify candidates who are willing to fight for real health care solutions? Whether you attend election events, track local news outlets, or email candidate offices from the comfort of your home, take action between now and early voting!
https://t.co/jEtiyiCquF

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

This election, help ensure a win for public health care in BC. Join @BCHC at the upcoming Vote Public Health Care general meeting. Learn about six swift solutions that will transform health care and what you can do to secure commitments from candidates. https://t.co/4htgDAcBgd

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

This is another example of how private health care costs more but means less access to services. The evidence is everywhere #bcpoli

[Penny Daflos @PennyDaflos]

The predictions are coming true:
✅payouts to for-profit staffing agencies are 📈
✅nurses are flocking to them for better pay & work conditions
✅BC’s govt is increasingly dependent

Worst of all, #bcpoli is trying to hide it from the public😶‍🌫️
My latest👇
https://t.co/eoL5kI14Kf

[Canadian Doctors for Medicare @CdnDrs4Medicare]

Great work by our friends @HealthCoalition on #pharmacare and keeping our health care system out of the private sector
https://t.co/JMcSqOTTAB

[Cdn Health Coalition @HealthCoalition]

Unifor had a big contingent at the rally for health care in Halifax timed to get the attention of the Premiers, organized around the slogan "Privatisation is a poison pill"-here is the speech by @Lanampayne on Tuesday. https://t.co/Jd52NObdkz

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

@Conservative_BC platform is pitching the problem as the solution.
Increasing private for-profit delivery of healthcare means public funds go to investor pockets while we get less services. #bcpoli

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

Come work with us! If you love working in a campaign environment, have a talent for building relationships with people and organizations, and a passion for helping a team take action for a better health care future, this position could be for you. https://t.co/HlKbitGiTD

[Cdn Health Coalition @HealthCoalition]

Pharmacare for all! Listen to our health care heroes on why access to medicine can't wait. As MPs debate pharmacare in Parliament, send a message to your MP now here: https://t.co/7LAq2clCsk | https://t.co/MZtvv7fVhI

[Andrew Longhurst @alonghurst.bsky.social @a_longhurst]

For information and discussion on the latest Health Canada data & the current state of extra-billing in BC and beyond, check out this @BCHC webinar and resources
https://t.co/vyoVLMJNzi

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

Looking forward to hosting @a_longhurst and @theSaadMD for today's Lunch N' Learn chat on extra-billing in BC. Join us from 12-1pm PT: https://t.co/3CbwyofIIH

[BC Health Coalition @BCHC]

No plans for lunch? Join us for a deep-dive into community-driven primary care solutions with @tara_kiran, @BCACHC, @REACHCHC, and @UMHealthCoop. TODAY at 12pm PT.

Register: https://t.co/0CRnsoBDbJ