EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the use of our report dated July 12, 1999 in the Registration Statement pertaining to the 1999 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan of Healthnet International Inc. with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Healthnet International Inc. incorporated by reference in its Registration Statement on Form 10-SB, as amended, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 1999. "ERNST & YOUNG LLP" Vancouver, Canada Ernst & Young LLP November 17, 1999 Chartered Accountants -7-