N.B. electoral campaign sees push for healthcare worker retention

During the provincial electoral campaign, the Liberals proposed a retention payment for nurses, totaling $111 million, with $10,000 in the first year and $5,000 in the second year in response to nurses considering leaving for better compensation elsewhere. The Green Party pledged $380 million annually to enhance primary healthcare, including raising salaries and benefits of nurses to match those in P.E.I. and N.S.