‘Crisis’ Looming: Canada Short Nearly 90,000 Health Workers

Published on February 26, 2024

Canada is facing a “health worker crisis” and is in immediate need of nearly 90,000 nurses, doctors, and other front-line staff, according to a Department of Health memo. Shortages exist in most medical occupations across the nation, says the document, which was first obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter. Job vacancies in health occupations saw a year-over-year increase in the second quarter of 2023, making it the only sector with such a rising trend, according to the 2023 memo, which was meant for Health Deputy Minister Dr. Stephen Lucas. “Nursing in particular struggles with long-term vacancies,” said the memo, which cited surveys conducted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The polls showed 40 percent of health-care workers “are burned out” and 50 percent “intend to leave the profession.”...

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