Overview

• The program had cut support from 30 days per hospital visit to 15 days per calendar year effective June 1.
• Out-of-town parents and the B.C. Conservative opposition mounted a public backlash against the reduced coverage.
• Premier David Eby said families should focus on their children’s care without worrying about Vancouver’s steep housing costs.
• Osborne noted there was no cut to base funding but rising costs at charity Variety prompted the temporary limit.
• The health ministry will work with the Provincial Health Services Authority and Variety to lift the restrictions and restore original benefits quickly.