Healthcare
Diagnostic and procedure wait-times
BC Conservatives's promises
"After a brief consultation period, the Conservative Party of BC will:
- Implement the Patients First Wait Time Guarantee for select diagnostics and surgical procedures.
If diagnostic or medical procedures exceed medically recommended wait times, patients would be able to access care at a pre-approved facility out-of-province and be re-imbursed according to a set fee schedule. A similar policy (Cross Border Directive) has been helping patients across the European Union since 2013."
— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
"The Conservative Party of BC will:
- Pay for patients in the public system to receive quality health care services in non-governmental clinics for specific priority procedures and diagnostic services.
We will get people off waiting lists and into operating rooms and diagnostic clinics for services like MRIs and priority surgeries. It makes no sense for non-government health facilities to sit idle when they could be contracted to help BC patients right now."
— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Health administration
BC Conservatives's promise
"Instead of simply throwing money at health facilities and hoping for the best (the “block grant” model), the Conservative Party will implement what has effectively worked well in European countries and Quebec – a policy known as “activity-based funding”.
This will see hospitals, Regional Health Authorities, and/or other non-government facilities funded based on their output – each time they treat patients for specific diagnostic and priority procedures, they receive additional funds. This approach incentivizes providers to be more efficient and treat as many patients as possible."
— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Health staffing
BC Conservatives's promises
Hospitals
BC Conservatives's promises
"Instead of simply throwing money at health facilities and hoping for the best (the “block grant” model), the Conservative Party will implement what has effectively worked well in European countries and Quebec – a policy known as “activity-based funding”.
This will see hospitals, Regional Health Authorities, and/or other non-government facilities funded based on their output – each time they treat patients for specific diagnostic and priority procedures, they receive additional funds. This approach incentivizes providers to be more efficient and treat as many patients as possible."
— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Housing & Homelessness
Housing prices
BC Conservatives's promise
"1) Largest tax cut for renters and homeowners in BC history – $3,000 per month of rent or mortgage interest costs will be exempt from provincial income taxes. This will be achieved by issuing a tax credit worth 5.06% of eligible housing costs, equivalent to the rate of BC’s base tax bracket.
2) Immediate relief in Budget 2026 - by exempting $1,500 per month, increasing by $500 per year to the full level of $3,000 per month. This is a clear and long-term commitment to British Columbians who work hard.
3) A fair and fiscally responsible tax credit – The 2026 budget impact will not exceed $900 million, and we will design a targeted tax credit that ensures the relief goes to people who need it to get ahead in life." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
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Biography
Professional Background:
Steve Kooner is a well known successful lawyer who has owned his own law firm, Steve Kooner Law Corporation, for over 17 years. Steve prides himself with being a solution oriented problem solving lawyer in the litigation area. Steve has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Political Science from Simon Fraser University and a Juris Doctor law degree from the University of Calgary. Steve and his law firm have received legal service awards such as Three Best Rated Award and Consumer Choice Award in recent years. Steve has also given back to the legal profession by providing mentorship to countless number of aspiring lawyers in the community and by formally taking on many articled students through the Law Society of British Columbia Admissions Program.
Community Involvement:
In addition to being a practicing lawyer, Steve is known for his significant community involvement. Steve has helped countless community organizations with community connecting and spreading awareness. Steve regularly engages in public speaking at events held by community organizations. Steve has spoken at community events of various sizes, which includes anywhere from a few people in a conference room to massive crowds in an arena. In 2023, Steve was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award by the Government of Canada for his significant community contribution. Also in 2023, Steve was named an Ambassador to a BCHL Junior Hockey Club.
Personal Background:
Steve was born in Vancouver and grew up in the lower mainland of British Columbia. Steve was born into an iconic music family, as Steve’s father is a former superstar Punjabi recording artist, who recorded with EMI and who had many hit songs in the 1980s. As a child, Steve’s parents taught him the value of hard work and generous giving. In line with this thinking, Steve was enrolled in the martial art of Taekwondo as a young child and he achieved a black belt at the age of 11. Steve was also always seen with his dad as a child learning about the music industry within the community.
Passion to Serve:
Steve has a passion to continue serving the community to make a difference.