[News] Rural Health Equity Fund

On June 9th, BC Rural Health Network presented to the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of this year’s budget consultation. We want to share our proposal with you and invite your support in helping advance a solution that would deliver meaningful and immediate improvements to rural health equity across British Columbia.

As concerns continue to grow across rural and remote BC, we believe there are actionable steps that can be taken right now to reduce the inequities rural residents face. This year, we are recommending the creation of a dedicated Rural Health Equity Fund, to be established as a permanent budget line in Budget 2026, with a starting allocation of $50 million annually.

Listen to our full presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services on YouTube here: (starts at 38:16)

Click here to read the full announcement, summary of recommendations, and steps for what you can do to support this fund.