Healthcare
Premier David Eby Announces New Retention Bonuses for Rural B.C. Doctors
New provincial incentives offer up to $60,000 in retention bonuses for obstetricians, nurses, and family physicians practicing in rural B.C.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 9, 2026 1 min read BC, CA
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VICTORIA, B.C. — The B.C. Ministry of Health launched an expanded rural clinical incentive package providing sign-on and retention stipends for physicians and nurse practitioners delivering maternity and emergency care outside the Lower Mainland.
Bolstering Healthcare Access
"Every parent in British Columbia deserves access to reliable local healthcare when welcoming a newborn," Premier Eby announced in Victoria.
Long-Term Recruitment
The program is paired with loan forgiveness provisions for newly graduated clinical specialists committing to three years of rural practice.
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David EbyHealthcareDoctorsRural HealthBritish Columbia
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