coronavirus crisis until June 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday.Trudeau said the federal government has been working alongside the provinces to provide care for seniors and the most vulnerable throughout the pandemic.“Our women and men in uniform are doing a remarkable job,” he said. “Their help is still needed.
So we’re making sure that our elders continue to have this vital support.”The announcement comes as Quebec Premier François Legault has repeatedly requested for soldiers to remain in long-term care facilities until mid-September.
The province hopes to have 10,000 new orderlies trained and ready to work by the fall to fill critical staffing shortages.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest.