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B.C.'s doctor shortage & ER closures | Sustaining the 'Buy Canadian' movement
- 2025/02/24
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The B.C. government is pledging to address the province's ongoing health-care crises and doctor shortages. Emergency departments in Merritt, Clearwater and Delta have recently faced closures, adding to sporadic ER shutdowns plaguing the province over the last year. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia says B.C. will seek to expedite internationally-trained health care professionals, including attracting doctors from the U.S. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Joss Reimer joins the show to discuss the ongoing crisis.
Political leaders have been urging Canadians to buy locally-made products in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Shannon McDougall, creator of the Facebook page Made in Canada Directory, and Bruce Winder, a retail analyst and author, join the show as we ask viewers how long they're able to keep up the buy-Canadian movement.