The BC government committed to ratios in April 2023. Significant progress has been made—but there is still much more to be done. British Columbians cannot afford to wait any longer for full implementation.
Why Ratios?
Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios will make workplaces safer for nurses, keep nurses in the profession, and improve the quality of care for patients.
Ratios Timeline
View the series of events from BC’s initial ratios agreement to where implementation is today.
Research
The evidence is clear: minimum nurse-to-patient ratios save lives. Read about the evidence supporting ratios as a critical solution to the nurse staffing crisis in BC.
FAQ
Get answers to some of the commonly asked questions about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios.