The level of care provided by internationally-trained or immigrant physicians is roughly equal to that provided by Canadian-born or American-born physicians, says Robert Falconer.
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All Hands on Deck: It’s Time to Allow Internationally-Trained Physicians to Join the Fight
We’re asking our internationally-trained doctors to risk their lives during this crisis. The least we can do is offer them a stable future.
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Retired and Re-deployed Doctors Pitch In During COVID-19 Pandemic
With the explosion in the number of COVID-19 cases, Canadian provinces are recruiting retired doctors and redeploying healthcare practitioners. Webinars organized by the Muslim Medical Association of Canada (MMAC) are providing refresher training to the healthcare community.
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Army of Volunteers Mobilize to Protect Frontline Workers
As hospitals face dire shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE), individuals and institutions are stepping into the void to help.
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Students Need ‘Extra Help’ Coping with Pandemic
The pandemic will likely have the most long-lasting effect on students whose academic rhythm has been disrupted, perhaps beyond repair. The shutdown also jeopardizes the education of the 642,480 international students in Canada.
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ICU Nurse who Faced Deportation Mid-Pandemic is Spared by Immigration Officials
“Technical errors shouldn’t frustrate the broader purposes of Canada’s immigration laws.” — Luke McRae
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Government Offers Flight Lifeline for Stranded Travellers, At a Cost
The federal government announced Wednesday that special flights back to Canada will be offered at an average cost of $2,900, which is far more than the usual average airfare.
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Keys to Surviving a Pandemic with Kids at Home
With so many children out of school and daycare during the COVID-19 outbreak, most parents are practicing social distancing by keeping their kids indoors.
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Caring in the Time of COVID-19
During this pandemic, thousands of Canadians have turned “caremongering” into a social media trend. What started as a Toronto Facebook page has now become a national movement.
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COVID-19 Drives Religious Gatherings Online
The global pandemic COVID-19 is having an impact deep into the religious heart of community hubs, forcing places of worship to adapt to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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