Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

BC Health Care Isn’t a Funding Mystery. It’s an Accountability Failure

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Ryan Painter
Jan 05, 2026
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British Columbians are told the same story about health care every year.

“The system is strained.”

“Demand is rising.”

“Costs are exploding.”

“If only there were more money, things would improve.”

These are common refrains, and governments love trotting them out because they’re comforting and absolve leadership of responsibility. They suggest the problem is …

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