Nova Scotia moves to ease entry for internationally trained doctors
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia wants to make the immigration process easier for internationally trained physicians who already have a job offer, as the province continues to deal with a persistent shortage of family doctors.
Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Thursday that a new stream has been approved under the provincial nominee program, which seeks skilled immigrants.
Diab said the program is aimed at doctors in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States.
“It will be easier and faster because this stream targets family doctors from countries with recognized training equivalencies with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.”