The province is still working on rectifying an “acute” shortage of radiation therapists.

NAPE first raised the alarm late last year about what it called a critical shortage of the skilled professionals.

A number of resignations resulted in the closure of one radiation unit.

Government was quick to respond, indicating that it was recruiting outside Canada to try to fill the gaps.

Premier Andrew Furey admits recruitment is tough because the number of radiation technologists is limited.

He says there isn’t a huge training pool of radiation therapists to draw from, but they’re continuing to work with the union to find a solution to staffing shortages.)