
Province establishes task force on eliminating MSP premiums
KAMLOOPS — The provincial NDP government is taking a new step toward eliminating Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums in B.C.
Finance Minister Carole James has established a task force of experts to advise the government on the issue with an eye to eliminating the premiums within four years.
Prof. Lindsay Tedds of the University of Victoria has been appointed as chair of the task force. According to the government she is an expert in applied economic research and policy analysis focusing on the design and implementation of tax policy.
Business people, academics and other stakeholders will share their views. The public is encouraged to participate in this consultation process by clicking here. The task force will issue a final report to government by March 31, 2018.