BC Shared Health Services added to whistleblower and lobbying oversight frameworks

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A new provincial health body called BC Shared Health Services has been added to the schedule of government bodies covered by the Public Interest Disclosure Act, meaning employees of that organization can now make protected whistleblower disclosures and its Chief Executive Officer is designated as the responsible head. The same body has also been listed under the Lobbyists Transparency Regulation, making it a provincial entity that lobbyists must account for when registering their activities. Additionally, BC Shared Health Services has been recognized under the Medical and Health Care Services Regulation, expanding the list of bodies whose services qualify under that framework. Organizations that lobby BC Shared Health Services, employees of that body, and health service providers connected to it should review whether these changes affect their registration, reporting, or disclosure obligations.

Who this affects: employees of BC Shared Health Services · lobbyists who engage with BC Shared Health Services · health care service providers · compliance and governance officers at provincial health bodies