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Supreme Court Blocks B.C. From Forcing Foreign Doctors

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  • The Supreme Court ruled British Columbia cannot compel foreign-trained doctors to serve in underserviced areas.
  • Justice Matthew Kirchner said the province lacks authority to impose the service requirement.
  • Health Minister Ravi Kahlon announced a review and that the ministry will act to sustain the program.
  • Paul Adams proposed expanding rural health teams and adding nurse practitioners to fill staffing gaps.