Jason Lawson: Whistleblower protection likely for reports of racism in health system: minister

VICTORIA — Health Minister Adrian Dix says he thinks there will “certainly” be protection for whistleblowers following an investigation into allegations of racism in British Columbia’s health-care system.

Metis Nation BC issued a statement Sunday after meeting with Dix calling for an anonymous tip line for witnesses and victims of racism in the health-care system.

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President Clara Morin Dal Col said she heard from numerous health workers in a 48-hour period that they reported racism to senior officials only to be told they were the problem.

Dix said Monday that he met with several Indigenous organizations over the weekend that will be consulted during the investigation, including Metis Nation BC.

On Friday, he announced former children’s advocate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond will lead a probe into reports of some emergency room staff playing a game guessing the blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients.

Dix also said he has not been provided with two think tank reports on racism within B.C.’s health system, including one from last year, but they are evidence that there’s more work to do.

“There’s been a lot of progress made and there are massive challenges still to come,” he said during a briefing on COVID-19 in the province.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2020.

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