BCCPA Supports Major Reforms to Care Aide Registry
In response to a request from the Ministry of Health, the BC Care Providers Association is recommending significant reforms to the BC Care Aide Registry. One of those changes would be to have the Registry managed by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses (CLPN) or alternatively the College of Registered Nurses (CRN). “Over the last […]
Parliamentary Secretary Darryl Plecas Providing Opening Remarks
The BC Care Providers Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Darryl Plecas, MLA, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health For Seniors will deliver the welcome address on Monday, May 25th  at the 38th BCCPA Annual Conference being held in Whistler. Plecas will be joined on stage by Former Premier of P.E.I. Robert Ghiz […]
38th Annual Conference To Set Attendance Record
With delegate registration now officially closed, the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to announce a record number of delegates for this year’s annual conference. We also have a record number of exhibitors planning to participate in our commercial expo. “With well over 440 delegates, speakers, and industry stakeholders in attendance, this event gathers […]
Role of Federal Government in the Continuing Care Sector: Fostering Innovation
With an upcoming federal election, Michael Kary, Director of Policy and Research, highlights the need for the federal government to work with provinces and territories in improving seniors care in Canada. This includes  working collaboratively to better address senior’s health issues as well as fostering innovation and sustainability within the continuing care sector. The BCCPA looks […]
BCCPA Board Director Elissa Gamble Elected to HEABC
The BC Care Providers Association would like to congratulate Elissa Gamble on being elected to to the Board of Directors for the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). Gamble is currently the Director of Regional Development at Bayshore Healthcare and serves on the BCCPA’s Board of Directors. She also serves on the Finance and […]
38th Annual BCCPA Conference Registration Now Closed
***Registration Now Closed*** Registration for the 38th Annual BC Care Providers Association Annual Conference is no closed. Over 430 registered delegates are will descend upon Whistler, B.C. from May 24-26 to attend 24 panels discussions and presentations featuring 60+ speakers. “The number of service provider and exhibitors attending our conference has surpassed our most optimistic projections,” […]
HA CEOs Take Care To Chat Stage
***Registration Now Closed*** The registration deadline for the 2015 BCCPA Annual conference is May 13th at midnight! Over 425 people have already registered for what is considered to be  the premiere event of its kind in Canada! Leading up to the conference we have been pleased to offer sneak-previews into the many blue-ribbon panel discussions and speaker […]
National Dementia Strategy: 140 No – 139 Yes
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) expresses its disappointment with the defeat of Bill C-356 earlier this week in the House of Commons, which would have seen the establishment of a national dementia strategy. “We are very disappointed by the federal government choosing not to endorse such a strategy,” said Daniel Fontaine, CEO of BCCPA. […]
A Video Message from the CEO
With only one week left until the registration deadline, anticipation is mounting for the 38th annual BC Care Providers Association Conference. This year will feature over 60 speakers, 24 workshops and over 400 registered delegates, which will be a record-high attendance. The conference is designed to bring together leaders from the government, health authorities, the […]
