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Archived News 2011:
94% of Canadians - including Conservatives - choose public over for-profit solutions
November, 2011 - An overwhelming 94-percent of Canadians support public – not private, for-profit - solutions to making the country’s healthcare system stronger – with an equal number of Conservatives flying the banner for public health care. Read more here
Labour Councils endorse candidates across BC for the fall 2011 municipal elections
Read more here.
NDP Seniors Critic makes statement on World Alzheimers Day
September, 2011 - Federal NDP Seniors Critic Irene Mathyssen made a statement in the House recognizing World Alzheimers Day on September 21.
NSC releases report: “What We Heard”
September, 2011 - In June of this year, the National Seniors Council released the summary findings of their consultations from across the country on issues surrounding seniors and near seniors participation in the labour force and intergerational relations.
Jack Layton - 1950 - 2011
BC FORUM AGM sees members passing important resolutions supporting seniors issues
June 22, 2011 - Read the three resolutions passed by members attending the 2011 AGM in Burnaby.
BC FORUM President on HST Ballot - posted July 7, 2011
BC FORUM President Gerry Edwards urges members to take the time to vote on Election Day - Monday, May 2
One in four retirees stop working due to health/disability reasons
February, 2011 - The National Union of Public and General Employees - NUPGE - reports on Stats Canada findings on working Canadians age 55 and older.
BC Liberals Undermine the Safety of Your Medicine Cabinet
February, 2011 - BC FORUM’s Bill Silvester and Colleen Fuller inform members about what’s happened with BC’s Therapeutics Initative and what you can do about it.
BC FORUM attends Harrison Winter School
January/February, 2011 - Executive members help bring awareness of the benefits of membership with BC FORUM to Harrison Winter School delegates.
Sister Angie Schira receives first Joy Langan Award
January, 2011 - Outgoing BC Federation of Labour Secretary-Treasurer receives the first Joy Langan Award.
