B.C. Green Party leader pushes for regulation of counsellors and social workers with private member's bill

The leader of the B.C. Green Party is tabling legislation she believes could lead to therapy, counselling and social work finally becoming fully regulated in this province.

Sonia Furstenau is introducing a private member’s bill on Wednesday afternoon that would amend the Health Professions Act so the health minister is compelled to take action when regulation of a profession is determined to be in the public interest.

“Given the growing recognition of the mental health crisis that is upon us and

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