Midwife Faces Deportation, Canada's Healthcare Crisis
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Heather Gilchrist, a Scottish midwife in Victoria, BC, faces deportation after Immigration Canada denied her post-graduate work permit. Despite completing UBCs Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program, her application was rejected due to missing English exam results and program ineligibility. Gilchrist, with a masters in midwifery and ten years of experience, is fighting for a temporary resident permit amidst BCs midwife shortages. Her case highlights the challenges faced by skilled workers navigating Canadas immigration system.
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