BC FORUM’s President reports on the group’s recent activities in early 2019.
News
BC FORUM report to National Pensioners Federation affiliate leaders
February 11th, 2019
Hearts & minds of activists to galvanize national convention of retirees
September 18th, 2018
“CURC has captured the hearts and minds of many,” says Len Hope, CURC President. “With a Federal election looming in 2019, this Convention must decide on priorities and resources for making a real difference to the outcome”.
Canada needs a single-payer, universal prescription drug program
September 4th, 2018
Canada is the only developed country in the world with a universal health care program that doesn’t include universal drug coverage. It just doesn’t make sense. An opinion from CLC President Hassan Yousseff from the Vancouver Sun.
British Columbia seniors want stronger national coordination from CURC
July 23rd, 2018
BCForum has submitted six resolutions for the upcoming CURC Convention, saying efforts at provincial levels have to be matched by strong national coordination of activities.
Ontario seniors’ convention galvanizes resolve to tackle hot issues
June 27th, 2018
A recent biennial convention of the Ontario Federation of Union Retirees (OFUR) ended on a high note last month in Port Elgin after delegates from throughout the province reaffirmed their commitments to key issues for seniors.
PC MPs are first targets of Alberta pharmacare lobby
May 23rd, 2018
Two Progressive Conservative MPs in Alberta were met by representatives of the Alberta Pharmacare Working Group (APWG) last week, as a first step to convince all Alberta MPs to support the implementation of a universal prescription medication plan by 2020.
2018 London Ontario Pre-retirement Course Date
May 10th, 2018
A two-day, no-charge pre-retirement course will be held in London, Ontario in June 2018.
Pharmacare buzz spreads to Red Deer, Alberta
May 3rd, 2018
Representatives from health, seniors’ and labour groups at the meeting received briefings from the CLC, Friends of Medicare (FOM) and the Alberta Federation of Union Retirees (AFUR) about why and how to push for a universal drug plan, in advance of elections next year in Alberta and nationally.
Federal Health Ministry responds to BC FORUM’s letter on national Pharmacare plan
May 2nd, 2018
Hon. Ginette Petitpas, federal Health Minister, has sent a written reply to BC FORUM’s concerns about Pharmacare.
Alberta seniors ignite Pharmacare buzz
May 1st, 2018
When Judy Lederer calls for a new national drug plan, she has become the voice of a fast-growing number of seniors right across the country. As President of the Edmonton Area Council of the Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC), Lederer has inspired many in Alberta to take on pharmacare as a winnable issue […]
