Paramedics

• Ontario paramedics launch medical drone pilot to speed delivery of life-saving equipment

  The program, which begins this month, is intended to improve access to critical equipment in time-sensitive emergencies, particularly in rural and remote areas.

  Canada

  Sep 24
  
• Quebec paramedics reach tentative deal with province after years without contract

  The workers include more than 1,000 paramedics who work for Urgences-santé, the public ambulance service serving Montreal and Laval.

  Canada

  Jul 26
  
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• Escalating violence hurts paramedic mental health, retention, care: chief

  Paramedic services across Canada are reporting a concerning rise in violence against workers that is, in part, leading to staffing shortages and issues retaining staff.

  Canada

  May 29
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• Saskatchewan paramedic recruitment still lags behind, Saskatoon conference flags

  A paramedic conference in Saskatoon opened up discussions about recruitment and retention challenges, the cause, and what the government can do to help.

  Canada

  May 12
• Paramedics reject proposed deal as potential strike looms in Saskatoon

  The Saskatoon Paramedic Association’s strike mandate will remain in place after it rejected the tentative agreement reached earlier this month, according to a bargaining update.

  Health

  Apr 29
• New Brunswick extends tuition bursary programs for paramedics, medical technicians

  The New Brunswick government is extending a program that covers tuition for paramedics and medical technicians.

  Education

  Apr 16
• Saskatoon Paramedic Association votes 100% in favour of strike mandate

  Saskatoon Paramedic Association members voted unanimously in favour of a strike mandate after struggling with recruitment and retainment challenges for years.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Ontario paramedic seriously injured after ambulance, transport truck collide in Madoc

  Four people were taken to hospital after an ambulance and a transport truck collided in Madoc, Ont., on Feb. 2. OPP say one paramedic suffered life-threatening injuries.

  Traffic

  Feb 3
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• Quebec paramedics, ambulance technicians to strike Dec. 24 but keep essential service

  The 39 unions are associated with the Fédération du préhospitalier du Québec and represent more than 2,000 paramedics and ambulance technicians across the province. 

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2025
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• Ontario makes paramedic program caring for seniors permanent after successful pilot

  On Tuesday, Ontario announced it would be spending $89 million to turn the 2020 pilot, which served roughly 81,000 people, into a full-time offering. 

  Health

  Aug 5, 2025