Whereas there is significant and on-going shortages of healthcare professionals in the South Cariboo and across communities in Northern Central Local Government Association NCLGA; And whereas efforts have been made in some healthcare professions, many other healthcare professions need attention for the overall wellbeing of residents in small, rural, and remote location: Therefore be it resolved that the NCLGA, in collaboration with UBCM, advocate to the provincial government for increased educational training seats in any appropriate collegeuniversity; And be it further resolved that NCLGA, in collaboration with UBCM, advocate to the provincial government look to reduce any barriers in accessing those training seats and create incentives to encourage healthcare professionals to practice in rural areas.
