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House Hansard - 170

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 21, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 170 - Mar/21/23
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Mar/21/23 3:06:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, access to family health teams and primary care in Canada is indeed essential. I am grateful for the question. That is why I am going to send a copy of a letter I sent to health ministers a couple of weeks ago to my colleague so he sees why and how provinces and territories have already committed to national licensure for health professionals, including the recognition of foreign credentials for health workers in Canada.
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Context: House Hansard - 170 - Mar/21/23
Mr. Stephen Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester, CPC)
  • Mar/21/23 3:07:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, perhaps that is too little too late because we know the government promised 7,500 doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners. To date, none have been delivered. This is in spite of the fact that there are more than 50,000 doctors and nurses in Canada who are not working in their chosen profession. The Conservative blue seal program would allow internationally trained health professionals a clear pathway to licensure and a clear answer with respect to their credentials within 60 days of coming to Canada. Why has the government constantly and consistently betrayed qualified new Canadians? When will the Prime Minister take action?
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