A Scottish-born midwife accredited through the University of British Columbia’s bridging program says she is leaving Canada after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) denied her work-permit application a second time. Heather Gilchrist, a native English speaker, was initially refused for not uploading an English test, saying the application did not clearly request it. After submitting the results, her file was reconsidered but rejected again because officials w

Manitoba's 2026 budget focuses on strengthening healthcare across rural and northern regions through targeted workforce investments . The province is allocating $6.3 million for physician recruitment while creating new training pathways for internationally trained doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Major capital projects include emergency room construction at E.M. Crowe Hospital in Eriksdale and healthcare facility expansions in Portage la Prairie, Neepawa, Brandon, Winkler/Mor