B.C. premier says MLA Joan Phillip is ‘very ill,’ asks for prayers

The Premier of British Columbia has said that MLA Joan Phillip is very sick and has asked people to pray for her. Phillip, who represents Vancouver-Strathcona, has been ill for a few months, but the exact nature of her illness has not been made public. This is important because Phillip is an elected official, and her health affects her ability to represent her community.