Social Justice and Democracy

Patients over profits: Defending our public health care

April 11, 2025

Nanaimo, BC—Canada’s public health care system is in crisis. Working families are facing impossible choices—whether it’s enduring months-long waits for surgery, searching for a family doctor, paying out of pocket for medication, or navigating costly long-term care for loved ones.

Years of underfunding, privatization, and tax breaks for the wealthiest have left our universal public health care system under-resourced and vulnerable. For-profit corporations have stepped in, charging significantly more than the public system while prioritizing only the most profitable, least complex patients.

Labour leaders will speak out in support of strengthening public health care and stopping the erosion of our universal system.

What: Press Conference—Strengthening Public Health Care

Who:
• Bea Bruske, President, Canadian Labour Congress
• Barb Nederpel, President, Hospital Employees’ Union

When: April 14, 2025—9:30 AM PDT

Where: Outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7) or via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83482456745?pwd=B8GUpS3Ooj0LXLjEbWyO8fOulzEYT2.1

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To arrange an interview, please contact:
CLC Media Relations
media@clcctc.ca
613-526-7426

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