Alberta outlines education funding to train 3,400 more health-care workers

Alberta has promised $200 million in funding for post-secondary health-care programs as part of its latest budget. Health Minister Jason Copping said in a news conference Monday at the University of Alberta in Edmonton that the funding would help train an additional 3,400 health-care professionals. “Our ability to recruit and retain doctors is a top priority for our government,” Copping said. “One of the best ways to do this is to make sure that there are more opportunities for Albertans to train and work closer to where they live.” 2:32 Critical Care: Front-line workers detail the harsh realities of care…