Skip to main content

“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

‘20 for 2020’ -- This is NOT to reduce budgets for these three ministries, INSTEAD, it is to ensure what’s allocated provides BC residents the best services and education possible


Today's topic on “20 for 2020” is one that is occasionally heard – generally from individuals and political parties who describe themselves as grassroots or populist -- but the idea is often times dismissed as too much work.

That idea?? Bottom up budgeting.

Given however that the Ministry of Health consumes over $20 billion dollars each and every year (approximately 36+ percent of the provincial budget), and that amount continues to increase ...

... and that the Education system (K to 12) has a budget of $6.355 billion ... and Advanced Education, Skills, and Training has a budget of $2.212 billion ...  they consume over 16+ percent of the provincial budget ... an amount which also continues to grow annually.

Well over half of the BC budget (many have stated it is in fact nearly 60%) is consumed by these three all important ministries.

To do a complete bottom up budget for each of these three would indeed consume much by way of time, and likely ‘initial’ financial costs, therefore a schedule over multiple years would likely be mor practical, and could be adjusted as needed:

For each of the six Health Authorities ... 1 per year
For the provinces 60 school districts ... 10 districts per year
Advanced Education ... every 3 years
Skills and Training ... every 3 years

Let me be clear, my thought towards this is NOT to reduce the budgets of these three ministries, INSTEAD, it is to ensure the highest portion of monies allocated provide BC residents the best services and education possible.

This could also give British Columbians a better understanding of staffing levels between front-line workers (some would say too low) and administration (some would say too high) – something which I also hear many questions about.


Regardless, there you have it ... suggestion number 13 in our series of “20 for 2020” is to provide bottom up budgeting for the Health and Education Ministries.  Care to share any thoughts you may have on this topic?? I’d be delighted to hear them.

Just a reminder that if you have missed any of the previous ideas and suggestions, from “20 for 2020”, you can catch up at the following links:
#3 … there should be a full review of all license costs and fees, which the provincial government has imposed upon us, to see where and how they are being used






Comments

Popular posts from this blog

PEATS: I am writing with a critical concern regarding the imminent closure of the Eljen Medical Clinic, a vital healthcare facility in our community

The following is a copy of a letter sent to me, which was sent to BC’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix. It is with regards to the impending closure of the Eljen Medical Clinic in Dawson Creek.   Dear Minister,   I am writing to you today with a critical concern regarding the imminent closure of the Eljen Medical Clinic, a vital healthcare facility in our community. The closure, scheduled for the summer of 2024, is a result of the utterly burdensome terms and conditions imposed by the bureaucratic Northern Health. As a result, Dawson Creek stands to lose four doctors who have made this city their home, and who wish to continue serving the people of our community.   The impending closure of the Eljen Medical Clinic is a significant blow to our city. Not only will it result in the loss of highly qualified and dedicated healthcare professionals, but it will also deprive thousands of Dawson Creek residents of access to their primary physicians. At a time when healthcare se

Selina Robinson: "You broke my heart . . ." (The Real Story)

The mildly Zionist, innocuously leftish and now ousted advanced education minister’s letter to her New Democratic Party caucus colleagues, explaining why she has resigned the caucus to sit as an independent. The letter is an historic document, an artifact of the disgraceful cultural moment we’re living through. It’s important. It’s also a scorcher. It’s gathering a heck of a lot of attention . I’m printing it in full here. I’ve been insisting that what happened to Robinson is a much bigger deal and a completely different story than the one we’d all been led to believe. The necessary background: My piece in the National Post: The despicable untruths behind Selina Robinson's political lynching . More importantly , a Real Story investigation: The Problem With The Selina Robinson Story. . . It wasn't true. What follows is the story of what really happened. Let’s just get into it. Apart from punctuation and spelling I replicate the letter faithfully, with some further comm

Poll finds ignorance regarding BC NDP decision to co-manage public lands with indigenous (Western Standard)

. . . . The poll allowed British Columbians to give weight to key priorities. More than half say that the respect for reconciliation and the leadership shown by the government in including indigenous partners in decisions are both important to them. That said, concerns about further complicating resource development (which already necessitates the consideration of indigenous peoples' interests in relevant regions) and economic risks, are equally weighted by the population. ARI also found there is a sense the consultation timeline has been rushed. One-quarter (26%) say the current timeline offered by the government is acceptable. But more disagree, including half (48%) who want to see more consultation, extending deliberations into the fall or later this year, and one-quarter (27%) who want to kill the proposed changes entirely . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story

Labels

Show more