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Canada’s nursing workforce grows, but shortages and wage pressures persist

A Statistics Canada report shows registered nursing employment grew by over 100,000 positions since 2019. Despite this growth, vacancy rates remain high, particularly for licensed practical nurses, and inflation-adjusted wages for many nursing roles have declined since 2019.

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Services & workforceManitoba

New Retention and Recruitment Office Helps Bring 18 Physicians to Prairie Mountain Health

The provincial Retention and Recruitment Office has successfully recruited 18 new physicians to the Prairie Mountain Health region. This effort is intended to improve medical staffing levels in the area.

Why it matters: The addition of 18 new physicians may help alleviate staffing pressures for frontline care workers in the Prairie Mountain Health region.

Official source: Province of Manitoba (opens in a new tab)

Services & workforceManitoba

New Pharmacy Marks Another Milestone in Boundary Trails Health Centre Expansion

The pharmacy team at Boundary Trails Health Centre is moving into a new, expanded space starting in October 2026. This two-phase transition includes a new chemotherapy compounding area designed to meet national regulatory standards, supporting increased service capacity for the Morden and Winkler region.

Why it matters: Pharmacy staff at the facility will transition to a modern, purpose-built environment designed to handle complex medication preparation and chemotherapy compounding.

Official source: Southern Health-Santé Sud (opens in a new tab)

Services & workforceManitoba

Mental Health Supports on the Move

Shared Health has launched mobile crisis services for adults in Winnipeg facing mental health emergencies. This initiative provides support directly to individuals in their own environment, reducing the need for them to travel to hospitals or clinical settings for care.

Why it matters: Frontline staff may see fewer mental health patients arriving at hospitals as mobile teams provide care in the community.

Official source: Shared Health (opens in a new tab)

Services & workforceManitoba

Ikiskawasoot – She Carries Life

The Northern Health Region has launched Indigenous Birth Helper Services at Thompson General Hospital. Part of the Ikiskawasoot initiative, these helpers provide cultural, spiritual, and physical support to families throughout the birthing process. The program aims to ensure families feel connected to their traditions and community while receiving care.

Why it matters: Staff are encouraged to inform families about these services and assist them in connecting with Birth Helpers upon request.

Official source: Northern Health Region (opens in a new tab)