Exiting News for the New Month😍✨

Dear <<First Name>>,

I hope you all have had a wonderful week!

I am thrilled to share a project that my ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, Ministry of Health, and SFU have worked on for the past two years, ever since my appointment as the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training! This project is special to me because this school will be the second medical school in B.C. in 55 years, and it will greatly strengthen our public healthcare system by training the health workforce we need in B.C.

This afternoon, Premier David Eby, Minister Adrian Dix, and I announced a new medical school is on its way to the Simon Fraser University Surrey campus in 2026. Earlier in 2022, the provincial government provided $1.5 million to this project, and today, we announced up to $4.9 million in funding investment from the province will support further development of the medical school.

Additionally, the Ministry of Education and Child Care announced that starting Dec. 1, 2022, parents in British Columbia will save as much as $550 more per month for each child they have in participating licensed childcare facilities. This funding will lower fees for children kindergarten age and younger by up to $900 per month!

Families want to know how much they will be saving, so we’ve developed an online tool; the CCFRI Estimator, to help families estimate the amount of savings they will see on their bill: https://mychildcareservices.gov.bc.ca/ccfri-estimator.

Here are some things I'd like to share with you from the past week:

More internationally educated family doctors are on the way

Too many people in B.C. don’t have access to a family doctor, and we’re working to change this. More internationally-trained doctors can get licenced to work in B.C. sooner. New associate physician roles are being made that will allow some international medical graduates to work under another doctor’s supervision right away.

This means more people will have access to the necessary health care, and healthcare workers will have extra support in hospitals and clinics.

For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022HLTH0067-001799

New, enhanced mental-health, substance-use services in place for B.C. young people

When young people make the courageous decision to come forward and get help, it’s important there are supports to meet them. 33 New and expanded substance-use programs, supported by approximately 130 new healthcare workers, specifically for young people. This increase in resources means more young people will be able to access the supports they need closer to home.

For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022MMHA0072-001643

New tools help students better understand consent

Schools play a vital role in supporting students to learn about healthy sexual relationships and the importance of consent in all aspects of their lives. We’re ensuring educators have the tools to teach consent and prevent gender-based violence in schools.

For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022ECC0090-001808

Economical update shows B.C. is well-positioned amid economic uncertainty

Many people in our riding are struggling with higher everyday costs due to global inflation. But our government is here to support people. Recent report confirms that we can continue helping people through financial challenges while maintaining and improving the services we all need such as housing, public safety, health care and building a sustainable economy.

For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022FIN0078-001785

Reminder to be prepared for snowy conditions!

Plan ahead, and stay off the roads if you can. If you have to drive, have a well-stocked emergency kit in your car with food, water, and warm clothes. Stay up to date with travel advisories and conditions at www.drivebc.ca and get winter driving tips at www.shiftintowinter.ca.

I'm here for you

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about any provincial issue, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you.

My office can be reached at (604) 775-0565 or Anne.Kang.MLA@leg.bc.ca.

Sincerely,

Anne Kang, MLA
Burnaby-Deer Lake

You are cordially invited to join my Holiday Open House on Dec.17! Come sing Christmas carols and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies with me at my Constituency Office!

Provincial Government Resources

Visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated for your influenza and COVID-19 vaccination info
Call 811 for free-of-charge provincial health information and advice.
Call 211 for free, confidential, multilingual service that links people to resources for help.

Burnaby Family Doctor Resources

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