Thank you for your question.
We are delighted about the expansion of the Canada student loan forgiveness program to include physiotherapy professionals. At this time, there's a need for more physios in Canada. Currently, only 3% of physios practise in rural areas in Canada. This will ensure that Canadians have access to physiotherapy care and, to your point, prenatal care.
It will ensure that older persons have access to rehabilitative care. It will ensure that many Canadians who didn't have access to physiotherapy care can access it. This will revolutionize small communities. It will mean that students who may not have had access to education can access education to become a physiotherapy professional and serve their community. It will mean that those who had to travel far distances to access care can access it from a local provider.
This will mean enhanced care for Canadians. It will mean better care for future generations and current generations. This is a very proud moment for the profession and, most importantly, all Canadians seeking access to physiotherapy care.