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Start Date: 2025-03-16
End Date: 2025-03-22

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Canada Invests $52 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce

The Government of Canada announced $52 million in funding for 16 projects through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to support the integration of internationally trained healthcare professionals. This funding aims to improve credential recognition processes, facilitating quicker workforce entry in the healthcare sector. The initiative is expected to benefit over 4,600 participants directly by reducing assessment times and providing targeted work experience.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca, Announcements: www.canada.ca

Yukon Pharmacare Agreement Enhances Access to Medications

Canada and Yukon have signed a pharmacare agreement to invest $9.5 million over four years, providing universal access to contraceptives and diabetes medications for Yukoners. This agreement will improve access to diabetes devices and supplies, supporting reproductive freedom and diabetes management for thousands of residents. Coverage is anticipated to begin by January 2026.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca