“The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is pleased to be asked to license and regulate physician assistants,” said Dr. Heidi Oetter, Registrar and CEO, CPSBC.

Source: https://voiceonline.com/physician-assistants-are-one-step-closer-to-joining-b-c-s-health-care-workforce/

The public now has seven days to weigh in online with the CPSBC and if approved, physician assistants could work in ERs under the direction of physicians.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9990777/relief-south-okanagan-er-closure/