Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership | Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership - Amended & Endorsed by the UBCM Membership
WHEREAS there is a critical lack of medical professionals in smaller rural communities for people who require medical care;
AND WHEREAS there is inadequate funding to support small to mid-sized communities to attract medical locums;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NCLGA and UBCM lobby the health authorities and the provincial government to further support and evaluate funding or other assistance for placing medical locums in smaller rural communities.
Pending response to letter sent to Minister requesting meeting to discuss resolution.