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Canada should work to recruit bilingual health workers, Senate report says

by The Canadian Press February 17, 2026

written by The Canadian Press February 17, 2026

By Sarah Ritchie A Senate report is calling on the federal government to fast-track immigration and credential recognition for francophone and bilingual health-care workers. The Senate committee on Official Languages recently wrapped up a study on language barriers in the health system. It hea...

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