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flag U.S. nurse migration to B.C. surged due to easier licensing and better conditions, but staffing shortages persist.

flag U.S. nurse registrations in British Columbia rose sharply to 1,028 between April 2024 and January 2025, driven by a streamlined credentialing process and a $5-million recruitment campaign targeting workers in Washington, Oregon, and California. flag Many cited political instability, healthcare costs, and lack of social safety nets in the U.S. as reasons for relocating, with some noting cultural familiarity and reduced gun violence in B.C. flag as added benefits. flag While 1,800 U.S. health professionals applied between May and September 2025, only 174 accepted job offers, including 104 nurses. flag Island Health hired 64 U.S.-trained nurses between April 2025 and February 2025. flag Union leaders say the influx helps but falls short of addressing staffing shortages, urging greater investment in domestic training and retention.

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