To the Honourable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, in Legislature Assembled:

We the undersigned are citizens of British Columbia. We acknowledge that quality healthcare is the bedrock of this province's government. We acknowledge that in today's healthcare system OBESITY CARE in general is lacking and pharmacotherapy for obesity is not covered under Pharmacare. Instead patients are required to pay for medication out of pocket or have special coverage through third party insurance. As such we have created a TWO TIERED SYSTEM for obesity care in BC.

We challenge the government to stop the weight bias and cover obesity medications under Pharmacare. We know that obesity is a DISEASE and not the fault of the patient. The system demands better coverage and care for people with obesity. Pharmacare should cover medications (semaglutide in particular) for patients with obesity. The science is overwhelming on the safety and efficacy of these medications and on their benefit to treat other diseases associated with weight. Treating obesity is cost effective to the system and dramatically improves patients lives. It is time to stop the weight bias that exists in Pharmacare coverage.