B.C.‘s Hospital Employees’ Union is warning that around 500 of its members may lose their jobs this year due to changes in federal immigration policies. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Feb. 12, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/02/12/Immigration-Cuts-BC-Hospital-Staffing/

Immigration Cuts Will Hurt BC Hospital Staffing, Says Union

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