Paramedic services across Canada are reporting a concerning rise in violence against workers that is, in part, leading to staffing shortages and issues retaining staff.

A paramedic conference in Saskatoon opened up discussions about recruitment and retention challenges, the cause, and what the government can do to help.

The New Brunswick government is extending a program that covers tuition for paramedics and medical technicians.

Saskatoon Paramedic Association members voted unanimously in favour of a strike mandate after struggling with recruitment and retainment challenges for years.