The highlights from the June Board Meeting are now available:
Bill C-14 on MAID Now Federal Law
On June 17, 2016, the federal government passed legislation that governs the medical assistance in dying (MAID) process. Bill C-14 was approved with amendments by a vote of 44-28, and received royal assent which makes it federal law effective immediately.
The Role of Pharmacy in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) – Minister of Justice Directive
Update on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
Note: New information is available with respect to MAID - please visit the College website: http://www.bcpharmacists.org/medical-assistance-dying
PROVINCE PASSES PODSA AMENDMENTS
On April 25, 2016, the provincial government passed the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) amendments. Health Minister Terry Lake moved the third reading of the amendments, which authorize the College to identify pharmacy owners, something that was not possible in the past.
The highlights from the April Board Meeting are now available:
After carefully considering all eligible applicants, the College of Pharmacist of BC Board has appointed Sorell Wellon as the District 8 Pharmacy Technician Representative to the Board. Sorell Wellon's term of office will end at the start of the November 2016 Board meeting.
The College of Pharmacists of BC has released the March 2016 issue of ReadLinks: