The Northwest Territories granted dozens of emergency licences to Alberta physicians and locums to provide virtual care during the initial stages of the pandemic, CBC News has learned. government sent 400 letters to Alberta physicians when the pandemic first started, Maguire said, to encourage them to apply for these new emergency licences. Dr. Paul Boucher, president of the Alberta Medical Association, said Alberta has developed strong linkages with the North over the years. (Cooper & O'Hara)That's why Boucher said Alberta physicians should be willing to help out when they can. Part of that support would include recognizing Alberta medical licences as enough to practice in the North.

Source: CBC News December 18, 2020 16:20 UTC