Josie Osborne

Josie Osborne

politician Canada

Josie Osborne is a Canadian politician and member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), currently serving as the Health Minister of British Columbia. She has been vocal about addressing issues within the healthcare system, particularly concerning the integrity of pharmacies. In recent news, she condemned the alleged kickback scheme involving pharmacies in B.C. and emphasized the government's commitment to tackling such misconduct while acknowledging the serious implications of the investigations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
33,323
Power
1,491$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 7.50 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 33,323 $1,700,000 1,491$
Totals 2 38,005,238 33,323 $1,700,000 1,491$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne attributed the reduced wait times to hiring more specialists, upgrading hospitals and expanding innovative treatments under the province’s 10-year cancer action plan. 8

The Globe and Mail: B.C. stops sending cancer patients to U.S., says wait times at home have improved

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne says the province is preparing to launch its latest COVID-19 immunization campaign. 7

The Globe and Mail: B.C. to launch spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign as respiratory illness season ends

Canada Canada: B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said Tuesday that 'with uncertainty and chaos happening south of our border, we have an unprecedented opportunity to attract skilled health care workers interested in moving to Canada.' 8

The Globe and Mail: B.C. looks to attract U.S. doctors and nurses with pitch to fast-track credentials and planned recruitment campaign

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne emphasized the importance of correctly identifying those who will benefit from involuntary treatment. 6

The Globe and Mail: B.C. issues new guidance to doctors for involuntary care under Mental Health Act

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne, in an interview, hinted that this year might be different. 6

The Globe and Mail: Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs looms over B.C. budget

Canada Canada: Josie Osborne held a news conference to announce her government’s rollback of one of its most controversial strategies to tackle the toxic drug crisis. 6

The Globe and Mail: B.C. Insider: Health Minister announces a rollback of a controversial strategy for the toxic drug crisis

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne announced a change to B.C.’s prescribed alternatives program due to concerns about opioid diversion. 5

The Globe and Mail: Fate of B.C. safer supply program uncertain with witnessed dosing requirement

Canada Canada: B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne won’t say why the president and chief executive of British Columbia’s largest health authority has abruptly left the job. 5

The Globe and Mail: B.C. health authority CEO abruptly departs amid financial concerns, service pressures