$89,000 to be spent over two years to attract Canadian and International Physiotherapists

    Wednesday, 10 September 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    It’s intended to help the ongoing shortage, especially in rural areas.

    Government is spending $89K over the next couple of years to help physiotherapists from the country and the world get a license in this province. It’s intended to help the ongoing shortage, especially in rural areas. A coordinator will be hired to develop and implement the program. Anyone with international or out-of-province credentials who are not working in their field  can email FairRegistration@gov.nl.ca.

     

     

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