BC Health Coalition Demands Termination of LifeLabs Contract

April 16, 2025, 1:21 pm

Several reports spotlight the BC Health Coalition’s campaign urging the provincial government to terminate its contract with the American-owned LifeLabs, the dominant provider of outpatient laboratory services in British Columbia. Advocates argue that the current contract compromises accountability and service quality. They call for a reassessment and the establishment of a more transparent, locally managed agreement, emphasizing improved public health outcomes and greater oversight of essential medical testing services.


globalnews.ca / B.C. urged to cut ties with U.S. LifeLabs owner amid Trump tariffs

A public health advocacy group is urging the B.C. government to end a contract with a U.S. company that owns LifeLabs, the province's main provider of outpatient lab services. 

thestar.com / BC Health Coalition urges province to end contract with U.S. owner of LifeLabs

VICTORIA - A public health advocacy group is urging the British Columbia government to end a contract with an American company that owns LifeLabs, the province's main provider of outpatient lab services.

winnipegfreepress.com / BC Health Coalition urges province to end contract with U.S. owner of LifeLabs


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