With the British Columbia election 17 days away, the parties continue to woo voters, with the NDP focusing on health care policies, the Conservatives laying out plans to help the agriculture industry and energy sectors, and the Greens releasing new details on housing and child care spending.
On Oct. 1, NDP leader David Eby announced two new health care policy changes to help those facing serious illness. The first is to extend travel assistance to get medical care.
“People in rural B.C. face unique challenges” getting health care, said Eby. “If you need treatment or to see a specialist far from home, finding the resources to travel can be particularly tricky during an already difficult time.”…