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Flush Toilets vs. Critical Health Care ... an NDP priority

 


Reprinted, with permission, from BC is Talk'N


Premier David Eby recently announced a new legal requirement for construction sites, with 25 or more workers, to have flush toilets.

While cleanliness on job sites is undoubtedly important, the decision to prioritize this over critical health care issues is concerning.

At the BC Building Trades convention in Victoria, Eby emphasized the need for sanitary bathroom facilities, stating, "If we want people to work in the trades, the basic ability to go to a bathroom that doesn’t stink is a basic requirement for a job site.”

The "Get Flushed" campaign, launched in response to COVID-19 concerns, focuses on upgrading toilet facilities.

However, amid these efforts, B.C.'s cancer care system has witnessed a troubling decline. Wait times for radiation therapy have consistently exceeded the acceptable four-week window, jeopardizing patient care. B.C., once recognized for having one of the world's best cancer care systems, now ranks among the worst in the country.

The provincial government's failure to address these critical issues is alarming.

Approximately 35,000 new cancer cases, and 14,000 deaths, are expected in B.C. this year alone. Premier Eby and the NDP government must prioritize the health and lives of British Columbians over seemingly trivial matters.

While flush toilets on construction sites are undoubtedly beneficial, the stark contrast between addressing construction site amenities, and the life-threatening issues in our healthcare system, is concerning. The government's priorities appear misplaced, jeopardizing the lives of those in need of urgent medical attention.

As the next provincial election approaches (October 19th, 2024), it is essential to question whether buying votes in the construction industry should take precedence over addressing the pressing healthcare concerns affecting thousands of British Columbians.

Premier Eby, we urge you to reconsider your priorities and allocate resources to areas where they are most urgently needed.

All British Columbians should be up in arms over this matter and make their opinions known.

 


About BC is Talk-N:  I have been a Cancer Survivor for the last 5 years. On December 4, 2018, I underwent a total Laryngectomy with a Treachia Esophageal Punch ( a place to insert my prosthesis allowing speech).

I have a page dedicated to Laryngectomees, Larys New voice (BC) Canada, for the last 3 years. I made a pledge to myself that I would do my best and advocate for all of the Laryngectomees of BC.

Unfortunately, the Laryngectomees of BC are all in the closet with not much of an appetite for social media. My main objective is to have all Healthcare Supplies Reimbursed for BC Laryngectomees by our Provincial Government.

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