Bill M 238: Health Professions and Occupations Repeal Act (No. 2)

This bill would primarily affect health care practitioners and clinic operators across British Columbia — including doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, naturopaths, and dozens of other regulated health professions. If passed, it would dismantle the current regulatory framework that governs how these professionals are licensed, how complaints are handled, and how standards of practice are enforced. Solo practitioners running their own clinics, small group practices, and larger multi-disciplinary health organizations would all be affected, as they currently rely on this legislation for their professional registration and scope of practice. Businesses that employ regulated health professionals — such as private clinics, wellness centres, and long-term care facilities — would face significant uncertainty about credentialing, liability, and insurance requirements.