The health care system is so vast that it is difficult to focus on a particular aspect. I can, nevertheless, say that there are problems in recruiting and retaining both English- speaking and French-speaking health care professionals. That is why negotiations are being held with the provincial government on this matter.
It is difficult to get hospital services in French. They are not always available. Services are provided thanks to an agreement the hospital reached with Saint-Pierre et Miquelon. We provide interpretation services. it is a shame that this is not provided elsewhere in Canada, but we are doing our best to make it more accessible to the public.
The situation on the west coast is worrying. I was told about a young woman who had to see seven different doctors during her pregnancy. That is not right. We are trying to improve the situation.
I recently attended a seminar organized by the New Brunswick Medical Training Centre. Mr. Godin, you are probably more familiar with the acronym of that organization than I am. I was most impressed by the services the centre offered.
One of the objectives of the Newfoundland Santé en français is to organize internships for our young trainee doctors. The west coast is one of the places where we would like to send our interns.
If you have any further questions, I will do my best to answer them.