Federal government commits $1.5M to attract international medical professionals to Ont.

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June 06, 2022

The funding for CHEO’s National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) aims to help internationally educated healthcare professionals fill positions in Ont.'s healthcare sector. Other objectives for the project include:

  • Identifying barriers faced by internationally educated healthcare professionals in having their foreign credentials recognized in Canada;
  • Providing policy recommendations to address gaps in the sector;
  • Assisting internationally educated healthcare professionals access credential and qualification requirements faster; and
  • Removing barriers to working in Canada's healthcare system.

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