Manitoba and Ottawa Target International Medical Graduates as Family Doctor Shortages Persist
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Internationally trained physicians could gain new opportunities to enter Manitoba's health care workforce as federal and provincial officials prepare to outline investments aimed at expanding access to family medicine.
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara are scheduled to announce the measures in Winnipeg on Wednesday.
The planned announcement comes amid efforts across Canada to make better use of medical expertise acquired abroad, while maintaining provincial licensing and professional standards.
The scope of Manitoba's proposed investments, the number of anticipated positions and eligibility requirements had not been disclosed in Health Canada's advance notice.
The initiative follows a separate federal announcement on October 7, when Ottawa committed more than $31 million to six projects supporting internationally educated health professionals.
In Ontario, $20 million of that funding will support 50 additional assessment opportunities annually over four years for internationally trained family physicians, potentially preparing up to 200 more doctors to practise by 2028–29.
