Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec Risk Report

👥 Labor & Workforce

Canada is actively addressing labor shortages in the healthcare sector by creating significant opportunities for internationally-trained nurses. The efforts are seen as a strategic move to enhance the healthcare workforce and optimize healthcare delivery across the country, with special emphasis on provinces facing acute shortages.

• On 🗓 April 14, 2023, Canada announced substantial opportunities for internationally-trained nurses to address labor shortages.
• Alberta began receiving applications from internationally-trained nurses on 🗓 April 14, 2023.
• Prince Edward Island conducted a recruitment drive for internationally-trained nurses in Dubai on 🗓 April 14, 2023.
• On 🗓 August 24, 2023, a report highlighted that internationally-educated healthcare professionals are most likely to work alongside their Canadian counterparts in provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan.