Issues, Campaigns and Government Relations

Report on services also calls for renewal of funding for Starbright, changes to contract award process HSA has recently made a written submission to the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development on the future of services for children and youth with support needs (CYSN). MCFD’s consultation followed the provincial government’s decision to pause the further implementation of Family Connection...

On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered in an act of misogynist violence at École Polytechnique in Montréal, perpetrated by a man claiming to be “fighting feminism.” He first opened fire on women in a mechanical engineering class. Women were targeted because of their gender, and 13 students and one administrator were killed. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada...

Starting today, and for the next three weeks, HSA’s radio ad "The Chain" will be airing across BC to remind the public of the vital contributions you and other specialized health professionals make every day. You can listen to the ad below: The Chain, Version 1 The Chain, Version 2 The Chain, Version 3

Did you get a call or text from HSA? We're contacting members to make sure everyone is aware of the upcoming provincial election as there's a lot at stake. The winner of this election will make decisions that will directly affect the lives of HSA members at home and at work. Our votes will decide whether to invest in public...

Shared on behalf of Lorrie Cramb, the Provincial Chief Allied Health Officer In BC, the allied health workforce includes more than 70 disciplines and approximately 75,000 individuals providing a range of preventative, diagnostic, technical, and therapeutic health care and clinical support services across the lifespan and care continuum. They contribute specialized expertise, education, research and leadership, often working as integral...

The following statement was issued to BC media outlets by HSA President Kane Tse this afternoon: HSA President Kane Tse welcomed today’s promise by David Eby to add 45,000 health care professionals to BC’s public health care system over the next four years. “I have been meeting with our members – health care professionals across the province – for the...

Did you get a call or text from HSA? We're contacting members to make sure everyone is aware of the upcoming provincial election as there's a lot at stake. The winner of this election will make decisions that will directly affect the lives of HSA members at home and at work. Our votes will decide whether to invest in public...

September 30 th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the Indigenous children who never returned home, survivors of residential schools, and their impacted families and communities. HSA hopes that Indigenous members find solace in their communities and encourages all non-Indigenous members to take time on this day to learn, reflect, and act in solidarity on...

In response to this morning’s health care policy announcement by the BC Conservative Party, the following statement is being issued by Kane Tse, President of the Health Sciences Association of BC. HSA is the union representing more than 22,000 specialized professionals working in BC’s health care and community social services system. Statement from Kane Tse, President The Health Sciences Association...

In response to health care policy announcements released today by the BC United Party and the BC Conservative Party, the following statement is being issued by Kane Tse, President of the Health Sciences Association of BC. Health Sciences Association of BC is the union representing more than 22,000 specialized professionals working in BC’s health care and community social services system...