Policy and Rights

More youth will soon have access to treatment in their communities, thanks to an investment that will more than double the number of treatment beds for youth struggling with addictions in B.C. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

“While more and more businesses are reopening, we know there are still some businesses that won’t be able to recall staff back to work by the end of August,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “This new variance process will help maintain the link between employers and workers, so that when businesses are able to scale up their reopening, they have the skilled and experienced workers ready to r...

“We want to make sure people are kept safe in any COVID-19 outbreak, and one of the ways to do that is through strong contact tracing,” said Premier John Horgan. “These new contact tracers will provide an extra layer of protection by jumping into action as soon as there is an outbreak, and will start their detective-style work to find out who may be infected in order to protect all British Columbi...

“British Columbians from all corners of the province rely on BC Ferries for safe transit to get to work, visit loved ones and explore B.C.,” said Jonathon Wilkinson, federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “The Safe Restart Agreement, a partnership between the federal government and the Government of B.C., will ensure BC Ferries continues to provide these essential services.”  Become a...

Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 2020 (PAHO)— The pandemic of COVID-19, which has killed over 390,000 people in the Americas, is threatening regional plans to eliminate and control infectious diseases including tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis and others, PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne said today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Dr bonnie henry tking question about health and Covid19 in British Columbia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Advice on when and if you should travel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

By 2027, it is anticipated that one in three new cancer diagnoses in the province are projected to be in the Fraser Health area, 50% greater than the number of new cases expected for Vancouver Coastal Health in the same time frame. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

PAHO:Latin America is facing a public health paradox: many countries are reporting record numbers of new infections – a clear sign that the virus is still rapidly spreading – yet, there’s mounting pressure to open economies and schools and continue life as usual. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Dr. Pauline Greaves, an educator and leader, brings experience in management, administration, and leadership in education to the city of Surrey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

A new joint report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveals that economies of the Region will only be reactivated if the curve of contagion of the COVID-19 pandemic is flattened. The report proposes a three-phase approach that includes the adoption of health, economic, social and productive policies that aim to c...

The classroom is an essential part of a child’s social, academic and mental development, and that’s why we are working hard to ensure students can safely spend the next school year with their teachers and classmates,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “We were the only jurisdiction in Canada that brought students back into the classroom provincewide before the end of the school year and thi...

In Ottawa, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, provides an update on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

WHO, the United Nations Development Programme and Georgetown University launched the COVID-19 Law Lab, a database of laws that countries have implemented in response to the pandemic. It includes state of emergency declarations, quarantine measures, disease surveillance, legal measures relating to mask-wearing, physical distancing, and access to medication and vaccines. Well-designed laws can help...

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, WHO Chief Scientist, on COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Dr Bonnie Henry Official Health for Biritish Columbia talking about the latest Covid19 figures for Britsh Columbia/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Public forum with Michael Ryan and Maria Van Kerkhove Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Although COVID-19 has rightly captured the world’s attention, we must also remember it is not the only crisis the world is facing. Many countries, especially in Africa and the Middle East, are still reeling from years of conflict and other humanitarian crises. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

British Columbians are taking the next step in BC’s Restart Plan with a gradual transition to Phase 3, including the safe and respectful return of travel and tourism within the province. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

For the second straight month, B.C. is reporting the highest monthly total for deaths due to illicit substances. “For the second month in a row, this province has experienced the highest number of deaths ever as a result of illicit substances with 175 lives lost, leaving behind grief and frustration while this public health emergency carries on into its fifth year,” said Lisa Lapointe, chief coron...

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: "Today, we are announcing 21 new cases, including two epi-linked cases for a total of 3,149 cases in British Columbia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

The COVID-19 pandemic will mark British Columbians' lifetimes in ways never thought possible, and the Province is investing in people, businesses and communities to see them through the pandemic and build back better. “B.C. has made extraordinary investments in people and businesses through B.C.’s COVID-19 Action Plan and we will continue to provide the supports people need as the pandemic and the...