B.C. premier David Eby says it will be the first new medical school in Western Canada in 55 years.
Premier David Eby says the government will provide $4.9 million in initial funding to support curriculum planning and to hire an interim dean.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Eby was sworn in earlier this month to succeed Horgan and has been making a series of announcements since then on crime, housing and health care. Eby introduced measures on the weekend to triple the number of internationally trained family doctors who can become licensed in B.C. to 96 by March 2024.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
B.C. to open first new medical school in 55 years at SFU Surrey campusA new medical school will open at Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus to train more family doctors and health workers.
Read more »
Funding announced for new medical school at SFU Surrey campusInterim dean hired for new school, which is expected to start admitting students in 2026
Read more »
New B.C. premier David Eby looking for federal action on crime, health careEby says he will be aggressive in pushing Ottawa for increased funding
Read more »
New council, old problems: LRT the first order of business for new termThe new Ottawa city council is dealing with an old problem as it meets for the first time since being sworn in. ottnews OttawaLRT
Read more »
Surrey, Langley and East Van among development hotspots in Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver housing: So far this year, the most starts have occurred in Coquitlam in the Burquitlam area and near Lougheed Centre.
Read more »