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Health Professions & Occupations Act (HPOA)
The BC Government quickly passed Bill 36 in November 2022. This Bill introduces many changes to our healthcare services, including the collapse of BC Health Professions & Colleges into 6 government-controlled bodies. We are responding by using the power of Medical and Allied Health Care Professionals, and their patients, to speak up and create the change that is needed.
Important Updates
Call to Action
Support Bill M 238
Write to Jordan Kealy
Jordan Kealy is asking for all concerned health professionals and patients to write his office and share your HPOA story. If you previously sent Anna Kindy a letter, please forward to Jordan or write a new letter.
This Action is crucial for Jordan’s Repeal in fall of 2026
When writing to Jordan, please include your answer to the following questions:
- Are you leaving your practice because of the HPOA?
- Are you changing the focus of your practice because of the HPOA?
- Are you leaving BC because of the HPOA?
- Did your doctor retire early or leave BC because of the HPOA?
Email your letters to Jordan Kealy | Jordan.Kealy.MLA@leg.bc.ca
You can also contact Jordan by using his website CONTACT PAGE
March 10, 2026 | Watch Jordan’s 2-min presentation of the Bill to Repeal HPOA | WATCH HERE
Visit MLA Jordan Keely’s website HERE
Kerry-Lynne Findlay – Repeal the HPOA (Bill 36). Restore medical freedom. Restore free speech. Restore rights. Put British Columbians first.
March 7, 2026
Policy: Repeal the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), previously known as Bill 36
Why is the HPOA Concerning for you?
Bill 36 is now the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) enabling BC government, and it’s agents, to:
- Conduct warrantless search and seizure of property of health offices
- Dictate healthcare services with unprecedented power
- Demand access to your private clinical records
- Mandate vaccination with no informed consent
- Issue fines up to $200,000 and/or imprisonment up to 6 months for ‘misleading information’ not in agreement with government
- Forced mental health assessments
what does this mean for BC Citizens?
Staff Shortages – Health providers leaving BC
Less Privacy – Government can seize your health records
Government Control – Of your health care choices and your provider’s services
Psychologists of BC for Ethical Care & Governance
The Health Professions and Occupations Act comes into effect on April 1, 2026. Whatever each of us thinks about it, this is a significant moment for health care in this province. It raises serious questions about regulation, accountability, professional independence, informed consent, and public trust. Psychologists of British Columbia have produced a series of short videos to help bring awareness to some of these concerns. They are clear, timely, and easy to share. I am asking you to take a few minutes to watch them and, if they resonate with you, help circulate them through your networks.
Former VGH vascular surgeon and UBC professor Dr. York Hsiang explains why BC’s health-care crisis is about to get worse
Dr. York Hsiang breaks down the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA/Bill36) what it could mean for doctors, psychologists, and patients, why rural ERs keep closing, and how “guidelines” can limit real treatment options.
LISTEN to Dr. York Hsiang on the Kid Carson’s Podcast Show!!
To follow more of Dr. Hsiang’s articles, insights and actions, visit his Substack – The Analytical Scalpel
Articles & Letters
January 19, 2026 – Dr. Kind’s letter leaving his practice April 1st – READ
March 24, 2026 – BC Legislative Architecture of Control – READ
March 31, 2026 – Open letter from Kevin Vowles to Premier Eby, Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix – Mr. Vowels previously worked in health care with Island Authority and is the author of a book recently published on Feb 15, 2026, “Follow the Science: How a Country Lost the Line Between Science and Empathy, and How We Find Our Way Home“, which looks at these issues in greater depth – READ
Victoria Times Colonist
February 27, 2026 – Dr. Alister F. Frayne’s letter to Times Colonist – READ
March 10, 2026 – Bill 36 Reflects a Deeper problem in health care governance – READ
March 11, 2026 – Bureaucrats are not trained to assess medical practices – READ
Vancouver Sun
March 25, 2026 – The way BC health-care workers are regulated is changing April 1. Some are concerned – READ
Globe and Mail
March 28, 2026 – Law overhauling regulation of health professionals in B.C. set to take effect – READ
March 29, 2026 – Providers, opposition criticize coming B.C. law that changes how health professionals are regulated – READ
March 30, 2026 – What is B.C.’s new health care law, Bill 36? READ
March 30, 2026 – B.C.’s overhaul of health care professional regulation may continue to evolve, minister says – READ
March 30, 2026 – B.C.’s move away from self-regulation for health workers is imperfect, but overdue – READ
The Business Insider
March 13, 2026 – BC loses 20k jobs in February as labour market stumbles out the gate in 2026” Construction, real estate, health care among the hardest hit sectors – READ
Videos to Watch & Share
October 26, 2023 – Gail Davidson, retired lawyer – HPOA Presentation to BC Physicians & Health Professionals Committee Meeting
February 6, 2025 – Gail Davidson, retired lawyer – HPOA Presentation to Canadian Citizens Care Alliance
Canadian Citizens Care Alliance (CCCA) Roundtable: Legislating Totalitarianism? Aggressive Attack Upon Rule of Law Democracy BC
Health Professionals of BC are a diverse group of concerned health professionals committed to raising awareness about the impact of the HPOA.
Visit their website to access resources and videos that can be shared with your network.
More Actions You Can Take Now
EMAIL BC HEALTH MINISTER & MLAs
- Email Health Minister Josie Osborne: hlth.minister@gov.bc.ca
- Email Deputy Health Minister Cynthia Johansen: hlth.dmoffice@gov.bc.ca
- Email your local MLA – Search for your MLA here: Members of the Legislative Assembly | Legislative Assembly of BC
- Email ALL MLA’s – If you are extra ambitious, emailing all MLA’s, in separate emails, would be appreciated.
- Email your college and your colleages.
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MLA EDUCATION PACKAGE
Connect with Your MLA
- Find out who your MLA is and their office number and location. Find your MLA
- Make an appointment to see them on a Friday…they are often back home after being in the Leg Monday to Thursday
- Establish a relationship with your MLA. Find out their passion and how you can help them?
- If your passion is the HPOA then use the current educational packet (see below) to help educate them
- Share patient stories about how the HPOA is affecting them as specific stories make greater impact and are most meaningful for MLA’s
Education Package
doctors speaking out
Dr. Malthouse
Dr. Hoffe
2025 Reclaiming Conference
Contact Josie Osborne, Minister of Health
MLA – Mid Island-Pacific Rim
Email: HLTH.Minister@gov.bc.ca
Constituency Office: 604-660-0314
Contact Service BC for MLA in your area
Vancouver: 604-660-2421
Victoria: 250-387-6121
Toll Free (Canada & USA): 1-800-663-7867
Contact Office of the Premier
Phone: 250-387-1715
Email: premier@gov.bc.ca
Constituency Office: 604-660-1297
Email: david.eby.MLA@leg.bc.ca
HPOA – Bill 36 – Timeline
December 2018 – Cayton Report – An Inquiry into the performance of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia and the Health Professions Act – READ REPORT
June 14, 2019 – Doctors of BC Letter to Mark MacKinnon, Executive Director, Professional Regulation and Oversight, BC Ministry of Health – READ LETTER
January 24, 2020 – Doctors of BC Letter to Mark MacKinnon, Executive Director, Professional Regulation and Oversight, BC Ministry of Health – READ LETTER
December 2020 – In Plain Sight Data Report – Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care – READ REPORT
November 24, 2022 – Bill 36 is passed – ACCESS BILL
May 4, 2023 – HPOA REPEAL CAMPAIGN – WATCH VIDEO
November 9, 2023 – HPOA Postcard Campaign Delivered to Legislative Assembly – WATCH VIDEO
November 7, 2025 – Letter to Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) – ACCESS LETTER
May 4, 2023 | HPOA REPEAL CAMPAIGN
Nov 9, 2023 | HPOA POST CARD CAMPAIGN
Nov 9, 2023 | Postcard Campaign
November 9, 2023
5000+ Bill 36 Postcards Submitted in Legislative Assembly
BC Physicians and Health Professionals attended the BC Legislature to fill the gallery for this event. BC Conservative Party MLA’s John Rustad and Dr. Bruce Banman delivered the postcards and met health professionals and members of the public for a press conference on the Parliament Building’s front lawn.
Watch speeches HERE
Postcard campaign
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