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Falling Apart | Canada's Most Respected Profession.

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An overview of the systemic staffing shortages, extreme workload, and mental health crises facing paramedics in Canada.

Overworked and underappreciated. The crises within the Paramedic Industry is only matched by the emergency it has created inside those communities they serve. The most respected profession in Canada is in serious trouble. Sources: 1. globalnews.ca/news/7835931/union-calls-culture-change-winnip… 2. cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/lgh-paramedic-labra… 3. cupe.ca/under-pressure-statistical-report-paramedic-services… 4. cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/cupe-503-survey-paramedics-morale-… 5. cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/features/ptsd-in-first-responders-can-be-p… 6. globalnews.ca/news/3874975/first-responders-ptsd-mental-heal… 7. cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/first-responder-health-1… 8. crisisjournal.org/article/24856.pdf 9. globalnews.ca/news/8071718/alberta-paramedics-ems-emt-overwo… Music Sources: 1. Mokka - No Copyright Music youtube.com/c/MokkaMusic/featured #paramedicos #emergencycare

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What people say. Shared to highlight the severe workplace stress, injuries, and burnout currently experienced by paramedics.

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“We can’t continue with status quo,” Hamilton said. “Workplace stress is causing injuries and burnout and paramedics are exhausted from increasing workloads and the lack of staff, trying to ensure communities get the care they need.” Nicole Runge, CUPE 5911 vice president.