"We’ll hire more psychologists and speech/ language pathologists into the public system – slashing the backlog in clinical assessments for children with autism and other disorders or differences." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Support those here at home who have the expertise and the passion to provide rehabilitation services. We will support the creation of new treatment centres right here in Newfound- land and Labrador. We believe in recovery. This will increase access to detox, rehab treatment, and sober living for those recovering from addictions." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"A re-elected Liberal Government will continue to increase investment in our family care teams to increase the number of patients connected to primary care to 155,000 by the end of next year. We are committed to opening 14 more family care teams across the province to meet the goal of 35 family care teams envisioned by the Health Accord." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"That’s why a re-elected Liberal government will introduce 10 new Mobile Primary Care Teams, with the first one starting in central Newfoundland. These Mobile Primary Care Teams will travel to rural communities in the region with the specific goal of providing in-person care to those without a primary care provider. The services and care this team will provide will be the same as you would normally expect to receive from a family physician.

The first team will be made up of a doctor and a registered nurse who will travel on a regular schedule in Cottrell’s Cove/Fortune Harbour, Point Leamington and Leading Tickles for in-person appointments.

This model will be replicated throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, increasing direct, in-person access to primary care for rural and remote residents." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"Your Liberal Government will also continue the new nurse practitioner funding pilot launched this summer that will further increase access to primary care by compensating independent nurse practitioners for providing medically necessary services without the patient having to pay out-of-pocket." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

"We’ll reduce the administrative burden for family doctors, starting by getting rid of sick notes – ensuring doctors spend more of their time seeing patients rather than filling out paperwork." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Conduct a full review of MCP operations with a goal to reduce the burden of paperwork." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"A re-elected Liberal government will establish a dedicated crown corporation tasked with health professional recruitment, retention, and workforce planning.

This organization will work directly with NLHS, provincial and federal government departments, as well as labour organizations and licensing bodies to address vacancies across all health care disciplines. It will focus on local education and training capacities, international recruitment, credential recognition, and immigration support. Wraparound settlement support will also be coordinated – ensuring housing needs, spousal employment assistance and community integration. This strategy will be informed by the health human resources plan, as well as the core staffing review currently underway."

— nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"To support our next generation of nurses and provide them certainty, we will cover the costs of tuition associated with all practicum courses for Newfoundland and Labrador nursing students. This will reduce the costs associated with studying for future nurses who sign a two-year return to service agreement. This will apply to those studying for RN, LPN and NP licensure, and we will work with other high-demand health professions to ensure they are supported in their studies as well." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"This year, we offered all nursing students a full-time permanent position in the province. We will continue this with a commitment to offer all graduating nurses full-time permanent positions in Newfoundland and Labrador." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"Building from the success of pilot projects, a re-elected Liberal Government will also introduce a permanent travel locum program that will benefit all regions of the province. This will help address nursing shortages and improve access to care in rural, remote, and underserved communities." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"Our government will also establish an Independent Health Sector Safety Council to provide oversight to protect health care workers and patients." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"Add 50 seats to our nursing school. We will train, recruit and retain more local nurses so that we can end the reliance on costly out-of-province travel nurse agencies." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Recruit additional healthcare workers by providing every student, training in a program where there are staff shortages, an offer of employment at the beginning of their studies." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"We’ll launch our NL Cares health plan to recruit an additional 1000 healthcare workers over four years – bolstering our frontline staff and getting patients the care they need, when they need it." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"We’ll ensure paid work terms for NL healthcare students – integrating our healthcare students into our healthcare system early on in their careers." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Set up an independent Health Sector Safety Council to deal with workplace violence and other health and safety issues specific to the healthcare sector" — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Make shift flexibility a reality by giving healthcare workers greater power to self- schedule (where appropriate)" — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"We will also create an independent standalone monitoring and licensing body, to monitor Long Term Care and Personal Care Homes for compliance with operational standards, investigate complaints, and impose sanctions for non-compliance. This will ensure seniors receive consistent, quality care throughout the province." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"Create laws to protect older adults and improve home care, supportive housing, personal care homes, and long-term care." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"We’ll pass legislation, similar to legislation passed in Nova Scotia, ensuring that no couple is forcibly separated in long-term care – bringing comfort and compassion back to families." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Under a re-elected Liberal Government, we will work to specifically hire more psychiatrists, psychologists and paediatric mental health nurses to handle the increased need for mental health professionals and intensive care, particularly for children and youth." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Reduce wait times for mental healthcare by hiring more mental healthcare workers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, counselors, case workers and addiction specialists. We will fill positions the Liberals have left vacant. With a mix of professionals, patients will get the right care at the right time - reducing their wait." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"We’ll prioritize mental health with a fund to cover the costs of three psychological therapy visits per year through MCP for every Newfoundlander and Labradorian – eliminating the waitlist and getting those in need the care they deserve." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"A re-elected Liberal government will engage the Federal Government to negotiate a funding agreement to join the national pharmacare program." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"Negotiate with the federal government to secure a national pharmacare program that lowers the cost of prescription drugs and diabetic supplies." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"We’ll end the Liberal foot-dragging and immediately sign on to the Federal Pharmacare agreement – saving patients hundreds of dollars every year on the medication they rely on." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Building from the success of pilot projects, a re-elected Liberal Government will also introduce a permanent travel locum program that will benefit all regions of the province. This will help address nursing shortages and improve access to care in rural, remote, and underserved communities." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"That’s why a re-elected Liberal government will introduce 10 new Mobile Primary Care Teams, with the first one starting in central Newfoundland. These Mobile Primary Care Teams will travel to rural communities in the region with the specific goal of providing in-person care to those without a primary care provider. The services and care this team will provide will be the same as you would normally expect to receive from a family physician.

The first team will be made up of a doctor and a registered nurse who will travel on a regular schedule in Cottrell’s Cove/Fortune Harbour, Point Leamington and Leading Tickles for in-person appointments.

This model will be replicated throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, increasing direct, in-person access to primary care for rural and remote residents." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"Replace out-of-province travel nurses with local nurses with a permanent province-wide program that brings registered nurses and nurse practitioners to you. A recommendation of the RNU." — For All of Us: PC Platform Highlights, retrieved 2025-10-03

"Create a permanent team of local, Newfoundland and Labrador, nurses and nurse practitioners. This team will provide healthcare in different parts of the province, when and where they’re needed most - especially in rural, remote, and underserviced communities. A recommendation of the Registered Nurses’ Union, this will reduce the reliance on expensive out- of-province travel nurses." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

Reduce wait times with the purchase of at least 4 new MRI machines for rural Newfoundland and Labrador. New MRIs will be located in Labrador, Grand Falls-Windsor, the Burin Peninsula with the fourth local to be determined based on need." — For All of Us: PC Platform Highlights, retrieved 2025-10-03

"While speaking to a local seniors' organization, Wakeham announced a new PC government will invest $26 million to help build vibrant, active, seniors communities across the province.

'My government will work with communities - just like the one here in Lab west, to help create affordable and independent housing for seniors who prefer to move into a community environment,' said Wakeham 'We want seniors to live healthy, active lives surrounded by their friends in their communities' "

— pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Help seniors age comfortably at home by expanding programs and services. We will con- duct a review of the home support program to make sure seniors who need home care can receive home care." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Make it easier for seniors to stay in their homes by improving access to repairs and safety upgrades like grab bars and ramps." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"We’ll increase the wages and benefits for home support workers, as a first step towards integrating them into the public system – supporting seniors to stay in their homes longer." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"We know that travelling for cancer treatment can be a financial burden for many patients and their families. Organizations like the Canadian Cancer Society provide critical support and accommodations through facilities like Daffodil Place in St. John’s. To further support their vital ongoing work, and to help ease the burden for patients and their families, a re-elected Liberal Government will provide additional funding of $300,000 to Daffodil Place." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

"We’ll provide patient navigators for those with cancer and other major conditions so they can get the resources they need quickly and efficiently." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27