Health Department Expects Health-Care Staff Shortage ’to Get Worse' in Canada

Dr. Paul Belletrutti (R) and nurse Leslie Peoples demonstrate a new surgical approach to stomach cancers at a hospital in Calgary, Alta., on March 3, 2020. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

A Department of Health briefing note says a national shortage of health-care workers is likely to grow. The Commons health committee estimates that Canada will experience a shortfall of more than 100,000 nurses alone by 2030.

“The shortage is expected to get worse,” said the June 19 note “Health Workforce Crisis,” as first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter.