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Public Safety Minister Garry Begg says in a statement the review is to 香蕉视频直播渆nsure these services remain effective and sustainable for years to come香蕉视频直播� and to understand the cost increases.

Premier David Eby had said in September during his keynote address to the Union of BC Municipalities that he intended to conduct an independent study into 911 services.

The Public Safety Ministry says municipalities, law enforcement and other emergency services have raised concerns over a 香蕉视频直播渓ack of operational and financial transparency香蕉视频直播� and 香蕉视频直播渦nsustainable levy increases香蕉视频直播� at E-Comm, the non-profit that maintains the 911 system.

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The union representing B.C.香蕉视频直播檚 emergency communications professionals says in a separate news release that it香蕉视频直播檚 eager to participate in the review, and members have been 香蕉视频直播渞aising alarm bells香蕉视频直播� about 911 service and staffing for years.

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The province says 911 services will not be disrupted during the review.