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B.C. College of Veterinarians says it will go broke if it can't raise fees

The regulatory body overseeing veterinary medicine in B.C. has indicated it will face insolvency by May 2026 unless it increases annual fees charged to practitioners.
Since 2011, the fee has stayed fixed at $1,395 despite inflation driving up costs, and members have consistently rejected proposals to increase it.
The college's 2023/24 annual report described record demands, including complaints and emergency responses, while its budget deficit reached $1.2 million by the end of 2024.
CEO Christine Arnold indicated that the college is seeking to have the fee increase approved through a ministerial directive, along with a legislative amendment to eliminate voting requirements related to fees.
The ministry advised the college to hold a vote by August 29 on increasing fees to $1,900 and awaits the referendum results before further actions.

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