BCMA President Dr. Granger Avery says at least one of these MLA's is an NDP cabinet member. He alleges political influence was exercised over the medical system, to the detriment of less influential British Columbians. The Conflict of Interest Act prohibits MLA's from influencing a decision that furthers their private interest. The doctors insist they cannot name names due to confidentiality laws. But this should not prevent an investigation into the allegations.
All taxpayers have a vested interest in being treated equally in Canada by our medicare system.
It's one thing for someone to travel to another country like the U.S. for medical treatment. But it's quite another for our elected representatives to barge to the head of the line in our own province. Because doctors and hospitals depend on government funding, elected officials ought to be exceptionally careful regarding any perceived abuse of this relationship. Fortunately, we have legislation to get to the truth. BC's Conflict of Interest Commissioner H.A.D. Oliver is empowered to investigate allegations of this nature.