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Healthcare

Healthcare staffing platforms

Here's what the 2020 BC election parties are promising.

BC NDP
  • Launch a second medical school to expand health care workforce.
  • Create a comprehensive health care human resources strategy including credential recognition.

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Launching BC's second medical school to expand our health care workforce: This means more doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health professionals trained, graduating and working right here in BC.

A comprehensive health care human resources strategy including credential recognition: From doctors and nurses to long-term care aides, we will make sure BC is well-prepared to deal with future demand and pressures. In addition to expanding training in all fields of healthcare, we'll be improving the provinces credential recognition process and licensing so that people trained in other countries can provide their skills and knowledge here in BC.

— From Working for You.

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BC Liberals
  • Increase training spaces for doctors, nurses, and other health professionals.
  • Expand opportunities for international graduates in health professions.
  • Work to attract health professionals to under-serviced areas.
  • Ensure all workers experience a violence-free workplace.

BC Greens
  • Consult with physicians and other stakeholders to improve efficiency, reduce administration, and incentivise becoming a General Practitioner.
  • Work with the College of Physicians and Surgeons to create a pathway for qualified foreign-trained physicians to practice in BC.

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