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Good afternoon to everyone — except Brian Day
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- Published on Thursday, 06 April 2023 13:32
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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...
BC communities are standing up for wildlife
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- Published on Monday, 03 April 2023 16:07
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Enbridge wants to revive a long-dead pipeline
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- Published on Sunday, 02 April 2023 09:00
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Poisoning nature for logging profits
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- Published on Thursday, 30 March 2023 13:30
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“I have to speak for the birds and th
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- Published on Thursday, 30 March 2023 11:21
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A tragic reality: Old-growth forests vanishing before our eyes
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- Published on Thursday, 23 March 2023 16:30
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Today is World Water Day!
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 15:26
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[Sjsall] BCs Office of the Human Rights Commis
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 10:55
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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...
Share your feedback on BC's coastal marine strategy
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- Published on Monday, 20 March 2023 17:39
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Last chance to speak up for spotted owl recovery
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- Published on Saturday, 18 March 2023 12:00
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Defending nature at the Supreme Court of Canada
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- Published on Thursday, 16 March 2023 16:55
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[evoz] Coming soon: Haiti Betrayed at Cafe Simpatico March 24
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 10:14
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Art Day of Action to end fracking
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- Published on Thursday, 09 March 2023 17:00
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[evoz] Reminder re Jane Brett's Protest Banners -pick-up Tuesday.
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 March 2023 18:29
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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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- Published on Tuesday, 07 March 2023 14:00
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Recent legal wins to celebrate World Wildlife Day today
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- Published on Friday, 03 March 2023 15:14
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[evoz] Save the date: Cafe Simpatico - March 24, 7:30pm
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- Published on Thursday, 02 March 2023 18:27
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BC Budget 2023 Update
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- Published on Thursday, 02 March 2023 16:45
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Paov --
On Tuesday the province tabled the 2023 budget which includes significant investments in health care. These investments will go a long way in reducing the barriers patients face in accessing primary care and in addressing the burnout and lack of resources that health care workers are facing. The budget is an indication that the government recognizes the challenges in our health care system.
In 2022, the BC Health Coalition presented a submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services in the BC Legislature. In our presentation, we recommended that the government consider making critical investments in the following areas for the 2023 budget:
- Hold private operators of long-term care homes accountable for the funding they receive and ensure all new capital investments are publicly or not-for-profit operated.
- Improve access to publicly funded home support by eliminating current regulated daily rate co-payments and by addressing the staffing crisis with higher wages and guaranteed hours of work.
- Address the primary...
You are the momentum for old-growth
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 13:59
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[evoz] Jane Brett's Protest Banners - Invitation for pick-up.
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- Published on Friday, 24 February 2023 08:24
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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.
Read more: [evoz] Jane Brett's Protest Banners - Invitation for pick-up.
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