Whereas access to emergency medical care is essential for the health and safety of all British Columbians; And whereas ongoing staffing shortages are causing frequent emergency room closures across British Columbia, undermining public confidence in the healthcare system, and prompting Premier Eby, in his mandate letter to the Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, to acknowledge the need stating that the Minister take necessary steps to address temporary emergency room closures: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the Government of British Columbia to provide health authorities with the necessary resources and support to recruit and retain emergency room physicians and healthcare professionals, ensuring all emergency departments remain open and fully staffed to deliver uninterrupted, 247 care across the province.
