As part of their Election Coverage, the Daily News is asking questions of the candidates and printing their replies in the Wednesday and Friday editions of the paper.
The following was the "Pressing Question" for Friday, May 8, 2009, the last we would gather of the question and answer sessions for this campaign.
"What needs to be done to encourage doctors to move to the riding?"
Gary Coons -- New Democratic Party
People throughout BC do not nave regular access to a doctor, and we have a real shortage on the North Coast. To increase the number of rural physicians we need to increase medical school enrollment, the number of foreign-trained MDs and create financial incentives.
A strong rural health strategy that focuses on local needs with local input is needed. Physicians need to practise in modern rural health care facilities supported by a referral network that functions well.
The BC NDP will establish a Health Quality Council to look at best-practices that move toward affordable health care through innovation, not privatization.
Lisa Girbav – Green Party
The best way to keep people in a region is to train people from that region. As well, we could entice doctors to come by providing pay back incentives for graduating doctors willing to staff rural facilities where recruitment is currently a problem. Then we could establish 2417 clinics in rural areas (such as Haida Gwaii) staffed by salaried doctors and nurses able to perform emergency surgical services.
Thank you for reading my responses during this election campaign. I hope you will vote for me (after all, I would vote for you).
Herb Pond – Liberal Party of British Columbia
In the first place community leaders must present a positive image of the region. Negativity drives people away.
The province and Northern Health playa role in attracting professionals to British Columbia.
As MLA I will work to entrench our region within the provincial recruitment program.
A strong local economy is important. We must find the resources to maintain and improve recreational, social and cultural facilities and programs. Doctors and other profes ionals consider their families when deciding on a new home. We must be able to sell our communities to potential recruits. The communities must close the deal.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Daily News Pressing Questions April 24, 2009
As part of their Election Coverage, the Daily News is asking questions of the candidates and printing their replies in the Wednesday and Friday editions of the paper.
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The following was the "Pressing Question" for Friday, April 24, 2009
Is the Recognition and Reconciliation Act the right way forward for the province and the many First Nations' communities in B.C.?
Gary Coons - New Democratic Party
No legislation has been tabled. We have called for the standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs to be empowered so that an inclusive and transparent reconciliation and recognition process unfolds. Being a member of this committee, we have not met once in 4 years!!
During the Nisga'a Treaty, the Standing Committee met 27 times and involved everyone including the then Liberal Opposition. Rather than continue this process Jordon Campbell took the treaty to court and held a divisive and racist referendum!
The policies of the BC Government must be guided by he UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Lisa Girbav - Green party
I believe the Recognition and Reconciliation act is a step forward for our society.
I like the idea of the government working together with the First Nations people to establish aboriginal title and rights on one single bill.
Also, I agree with the choice to postpone the finalization of the bill until after the Be provincial election. Something like this takes time and should not be rushed into.
Herb Pond – Liberal Party of BC
Yes, as Mayor it became obvious that progress on jobs and pressing social issues in our city was hampered by the lack of formal recognition of the Tsimshian and their territory. We took action. Prince Rupert and Port Edward reached an accord with Tsimshian Communities. I am extremely proud of the accomplishment.
This is about mutual respect and recognition; new certainty on the land base; closing gaps in education, health, housing and economic opportunity. The new approach is producing results in the north. Arrangements and partnerships between First Nations, government and business are announced regularly. I support these new partnerships.
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The following was the "Pressing Question" for Friday, April 24, 2009
Is the Recognition and Reconciliation Act the right way forward for the province and the many First Nations' communities in B.C.?
Gary Coons - New Democratic Party
No legislation has been tabled. We have called for the standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs to be empowered so that an inclusive and transparent reconciliation and recognition process unfolds. Being a member of this committee, we have not met once in 4 years!!
During the Nisga'a Treaty, the Standing Committee met 27 times and involved everyone including the then Liberal Opposition. Rather than continue this process Jordon Campbell took the treaty to court and held a divisive and racist referendum!
The policies of the BC Government must be guided by he UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Lisa Girbav - Green party
I believe the Recognition and Reconciliation act is a step forward for our society.
I like the idea of the government working together with the First Nations people to establish aboriginal title and rights on one single bill.
Also, I agree with the choice to postpone the finalization of the bill until after the Be provincial election. Something like this takes time and should not be rushed into.
Herb Pond – Liberal Party of BC
Yes, as Mayor it became obvious that progress on jobs and pressing social issues in our city was hampered by the lack of formal recognition of the Tsimshian and their territory. We took action. Prince Rupert and Port Edward reached an accord with Tsimshian Communities. I am extremely proud of the accomplishment.
This is about mutual respect and recognition; new certainty on the land base; closing gaps in education, health, housing and economic opportunity. The new approach is producing results in the north. Arrangements and partnerships between First Nations, government and business are announced regularly. I support these new partnerships.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Daily News Pressing Question
For voters looking to keep track of the candidates positions on different issues, we will archive the Daily News Pressing Questions feature and other similar initiatives here.
It will be found in the Countdown to Voting Day (North Coast edition) section of our election coverage.
May 8-- Pressing Question on how best to attract doctors to the North Coast
May 6-- Pressing Question on the need for a detox centre in the Northwest
May 1-- Pressing Question on education issues
April 29-- Pressing Question on the kind of investment necessary for the North Coast
April 24-- Pressing Question on the Recongition and Reconcilliation Act
April 22-- Pressing Question on mariculture issues
April 17-- Pressing Question on port development issues
April 15-- Pressing Question on environment and economy
It will be found in the Countdown to Voting Day (North Coast edition) section of our election coverage.
May 8-- Pressing Question on how best to attract doctors to the North Coast
May 6-- Pressing Question on the need for a detox centre in the Northwest
May 1-- Pressing Question on education issues
April 29-- Pressing Question on the kind of investment necessary for the North Coast
April 24-- Pressing Question on the Recongition and Reconcilliation Act
April 22-- Pressing Question on mariculture issues
April 17-- Pressing Question on port development issues
April 15-- Pressing Question on environment and economy
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