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Your monthly update from the BC Health Coalition

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Your April 2023 monthly update from the
BC Health Coalition

UPDATE

Supreme Court of Canada dismissal is a win for public health in BC and nationally

Access to quality health care is a fundamental right that should not be determined by one's ability to pay. And yet, 14 years ago, the CEO of a BC-based for-profit clinic launched a legal battle that aimed to dismantle key protections in the BC Medicare Protection Act ensuring equitable access to care. On April 6, 2023, that battle came to a close when the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision to dismiss Cambie Surgeries Corporation's application for leave to appeal. The Supreme Court of Canada's dismissal upholds the decisions at the BC Supreme Court and BC Court of Appeal that...

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This game-changing mining lawsuit needs your support

r1 Standing with Gitxaała Nation at BC Supreme Court ...

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Support Kwakiutl: no old-growth logging without community consent

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Good afternoon to everyone — except Brian Day

NationBuilder r1 This morning the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed Cambie Surgeries Corporation’s leave for appeal. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Dear Paov --

I want to share some good news. This morning the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed Cambie Surgeries Corporation’s leave for appeal. This means that more than a decades-long legal attack by Cambie Surgeries and its CEO, Brian Day, on our public health care system has come to an end. You can read our Press Release here and view the Supreme Court decision here.

The Supreme Court’s dismissal upholds the BC Supreme Court and BC Court of Appeal judgements protecting public health care. The BC Supreme Court found that the evidence before the court showed that a duplicative private health care system would increase wait times in the public system and cause harm to all who depend on it. The BC Court of Appeal also agreed with the BC Supreme Court’s finding that a private duplicative health care system would result in longer wait times for the vast majority of us who rely on the public health care system.

This legal attack on our publicly-funded health care system has finally come to an end. That being said, the work to strengthen and...

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BC communities are standing up for wildlife

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Enbridge wants to revive a long-dead pipeline

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Poisoning nature for logging profits

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“I have to speak for the birds and th

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A tragic reality: Old-growth forests vanishing before our eyes

A tragic reality: Old-growth forests vanishing before our eyes r1 ...

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Today is World Water Day!

r1 Here's how a small community is working to protect wetland wildlife ...

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[Sjsall] BCs Office of the Human Rights Commis

Dear all:

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, B.C. has witnessed a dramatic spike in hate incidents, leaving indelible marks across our communities. While we cannot be surprised by the rise of hate in this pandemic or in future states of crisis, hate is not inevitable. So, what can we do about it?

Following an 18-month investigation, the Inquiry into hate in the pandemic by BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has produced a mountain of evidence showing that hate incidents, particularly gender-based violence and online hate, have surged. We must confront what we have experienced during the pandemic and take action now to prevent it from happening again.

To learn more about Inquiry’s findings and the 12 recommendations for change, we encourage you to read the report here: bchumanrights.ca/Inquiry-Into-Hate

All of us, as individuals who make up our communities and our province, have an obligation to understand and confront hate in our communities. We are not powerless in the face of hate. We have an obligation to educate ourselves, including by reviewing this report with a focus on the experiences of those who have been subjected to hate.

Thank...

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Share your feedback on BC's coastal marine strategy

r1 Your chance to weigh in and help protect the coast ...

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Last chance to speak up for spotted owl recovery

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Defending nature at the Supreme Court of Canada

r1 A key moment for Canada’s Impact Assessment law ...

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[evoz] Coming soon: Haiti Betrayed at Cafe Simpatico March 24

Please join us for the feature film "Haiti Betrayed." The filmmaker will be in attendance to discuss the film.
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Art Day of Action to end fracking

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[evoz] Reminder re Jane Brett's Protest Banners -pick-up Tuesday.

Hello everyone: This is a reminder that this upcoming Tuesday March 14th will be the day/time set aside for those of you who want to pick up some of Jane’s banners. Some of you have already reserved your preferences with Avril so please pick those up on Tuesday as well. Feel free to stop by and take a look and find one you think you would use. It will be wonderful to see some of Jane’s creative banners reappear at community actions in Victoria with their strong messages for justice. Thanks for those who have already responded. If you would like more information or have questions please contact Avril at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Many thanks, Heather r52 Protest Banners - Invitation Dear Friends,

My Mother’s beautiful and impactful demonstration banners and signs are looking for new homes and new events to attend.

If you would like one (or more) please come on March 14th from 2-6pm to select and pickup.

The address:...

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Stop extinction in Canada

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Recent legal wins to celebrate World Wildlife Day today

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[evoz] Save the date: Cafe Simpatico - March 24, 7:30pm

Please join us for the feature film "Haiti Betrayed." The filmmaker will be in attendance to discuss the film.
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