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Josie Osborne
Mid Island-Pacific Rim
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Current office or roleMinister of Health; Member of the Legislative Assembly
Current priorities
From official or representative-published sources- 01
Recruit internationally trained physicians and remove unnecessary licensing barriers.
- 02
Expand safe, appropriate specialized care for people with severe mental-health and addiction challenges.
- 03
Expand flexible at-home supports that help seniors remain independent and reduce pressure on hospitals.
Current priorities are taken from 2026 official Ministry of Health releases and describe Minister Osborne's stated work.
Background
Sourced public biographical informationFirst elected to the B.C. LegislatureOct 24, 2020Official election history ↗
- Worked as a fisheries biologist for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and as executive director of an environmental education non-profit organization.
- Served as Mayor of Tofino, chair and vice-chair of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, and on regional health and economic-development bodies.
First elected means the first date the representative was elected to their current legislature or Parliament. Earlier municipal service or election to a different legislature is not counted. Background statements are presented without inference.
Official public record
Current session where available- Legislative record
- The official 2026 recorded-votes index provides member-specific vote entries; no broader policy position is inferred.
- Bills and motions
- No item was found in the public sources reviewed.
- Current legislative or committee roles
- Minister of Health