Health-care access, workforce and long-term care capacity
Expansion of primary care, long-term care, health workforces and related services.
Susan Holt announced 90 long-term-care beds in New Maryland, a Woodstock collaborative clinic, and health-system progress including physician and nurse recruitment and 22 collaborative clinics. Holt’s throne speech also set targets for further clinics, a mental-health advocate and a health and long-term-care workforce strategy. Wab Kinew advanced planning for a 143-bed personal care home in Bridgwater.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Holds Town Hall on New Bridgwater Personal Care Home
Wab Kinew announced that more than 200 residents, seniors, families and front-line staff attended a town hall on a planned 143-bed personal care home in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood. Attendees learned about the project, asked questions and provided feedback to inform its development.
Premier Susan Holt said New Brunswick’s throne speech sets out the coming year’s legislative and policy agenda, focused on health care, affordability and economic growth. Planned measures include collaborative care clinics, a mental health advocate, a health workforce strategy, export diversification, online safety legislation for children and updated residential tenancy rules.
Premier John Main requested that flags at Nunavut government buildings fly at half-mast until the soldiers killed at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright are laid to rest. He offered condolences to their families, wished injured people a speedy recovery, and noted supports are available for those affected.
Physician recruitment reaches historic high as non-urgent emergency room visits decline
Premier Susan Holt said New Brunswick has added a net 179 doctors since January 2025, while non-urgent emergency room visits have fallen 20 per cent. She said efforts include growing the health-care workforce and expanding collaborative care clinics to improve access to appropriate care closer to home.
New collaborative care clinic aims to bring greater stability to primary care in Woodstock
Premier Susan Holt announced about $1.2 million for Horizon Health Network to support Woodstock’s collaborative care clinic with staff, space, salaries and equipment. The clinic’s expanded team aims to maintain care for current patients and connect all 2,636 people on the local primary-care wait-list with providers within three years.
Premier Susan Holt announced plans for 90 new long-term care beds in New Maryland to serve seniors with significant, ongoing care needs. The beds, whose specific types will be determined as the project advances, are intended to expand local care capacity and help seniors receive appropriate care nearer to family and community.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Invests $5 Million to Expand Autism Services for Children and Families
Premier Wab Kinew announced a $5-million investment in St.Amant’s children’s autism services. The funding will expand case management, early intervention and behavioural supports, reduce waitlists, enhance preschool programming and help families access services sooner. Kinew also said autism diagnoses from community pediatricians will be accepted.
Caraquet collaborative care clinic aims to attach entire area wait-list over the next year
Premier Susan Holt said New Brunswick is investing in Caraquet’s Clinique Médicale de la Baie to expand its collaborative care team. With two planned nurse practitioner hires, the clinic is expected to take on the entire patient wait-list in Caraquet and Bertrand by the end of next year.
New 10-bed care unit officially opened at Enfant-Jésus RHSJ Hospital
Premier Susan Holt announced the opening of a new 10-bed care unit at Enfant-Jésus RHSJ Hospital in Caraquet. The $8.3-million unit increases in-patient capacity from 12 to 22 beds, supports medical and palliative care, and is staffed through about 25 new full-time positions.
Mobile health-care team enhancing support for Fredericton’s vulnerable populations
Premier Susan Holt announced $453,318 to support a Fredericton health-care co-ordination team for people who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness. Working with Horizon Health Network and the UNB Community Health Clinic, the team will provide low-barrier primary care, mental health, addiction and navigation services.
20th collaborative care clinic established in Grand Falls, expanding access to primary care
Premier Susan Holt announced more than $6.7 million to expand Grand Falls’ collaborative care clinic into a new facility beside Grand Falls General Hospital. The project will add staff, including two nurse practitioners, and is expected to allow the clinic to serve about 1,600 additional patients.
Susan Holt announced that she, Health Minister John Dornan and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Chuck Chiasson would participate in a primary-care announcement at Dr. Shawn Blunston’s medical clinic in Grand Falls on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m.
Province adds 82 new long-term care beds at Whisperwood
Premier Rob Lantz announced that 82 long-term care beds will be added at Enhanced Living’s Whisperwood nursing home in Charlottetown. Prince Edward Island will provide $3.5 million annually for 30 years toward construction and an estimated $10.1 million annually for resident accommodation costs once beds open.