Quebec Hopes Military Can Stay Longer as Province Plans to Recruit More Long-Term Care Orderlies From Abroad

Quebec Hopes Military Can Stay Longer as Province Plans to Recruit More Long-Term Care Orderlies From Abroad
Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks during a news conference at the legislature in Quebec City on May 28, 2020. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot
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Quebec is asking for the military to remain stationed in the province’s long-term care facilities until September to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic while the government launches a recruitment campaign for more orderlies from abroad.

“The situation remains fragile in senior homes; we need a lot more trained workers,” said Premier François Legault during the daily press briefing on May 28.