Our PC Government led by Premier Tim Houston is committed to building up healthcare across Nova Scotia, ensuring that everyone—especially those in rural areas—has access to the care they need. A key part of our plan is the new medical school campus at Cape Breton University, focused on training more doctors to work in rural communities across Nova Scotia.
The CBU medical school will train 30 highly trained family doctors each year that have committed to spending at least 5 years practicing in Nova Scotia’s rural communities that need doctors the most. The school focuses on teaching doctors how to deliver care in a rural setting ensuring these doctors are well equipped to serve the communities that they will practice in.
This investment is about more than just opening a school. It’s about ensuring that families in rural Nova Scotia get the healthcare they need and deserve. While the Liberals and NDP have opposed this critical step forward, we know that this initiative will lead to more doctors, more access to care, and stronger healthcare services where they’re needed most.
Tim Houston and the PC team remain focused on fixing what the LIberals and NDP broke. By investing in rural healthcare, we’re not only training doctors but also building a healthcare system that works for everyone, no matter where they live. This is part of our plan to create a healthier, more vibrant Nova Scotia.