Manitoba Minister of Health Uzoma Asagwara, centre, addresses the media at a wrap-up news conference following a health ministers meeting in Calgary, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Manitoba recruits U.S. doctors, one points to political climate as a factor

by The Canadian Press January 23, 2026

written by The Canadian Press January 23, 2026

By Steve Lambert Thirteen U.S.-trained doctors have come to Manitoba since May as part of a provincial government effort to recruit health professionals and reduce wait times, Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara said Friday. The increase followed the establishment last spring of a dedicated recruitm...

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