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
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
123,895
Power
5,542$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 7 6.00 0.30% +10% 38,005,238 123,895 $1,700,000 5,542$
Totals 7 38,005,238 123,895 $1,700,000 5,542$
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Recent Mentions

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

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne announced changes to the fee structure for pharmacies in British Columbia. 7

The Globe and Mail: B.C. to change fee structure for addiction medication after pharmacies accused of kickback scheme

Canada Canada: Health Minister Josie Osborne announced changes to the fee structure for pharmacies in British Columbia. 7

The Globe and Mail: B.C. to change fee structure for addiction medication after pharmacies accused of kickback scheme

Canada Canada: NDP Health Minister Josie Osborne said there is no excuse for bad actors when it comes to pharmacists or pharmacies. 5

The Globe and Mail: Special investigation finds some 60 pharmacies accused in kickback scheme, say B.C. Health Ministry documents