Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is highlighting National Paramedic Services Week.
He says it’s a time to celebrate and thank those on the frontlines of our healthcare system.
“Across the country, paramedics and communications officers stand ready to help Canadians in need,” he says.
Trudeau says this year, he’s particularly grateful for their service and sacrifice.
“Day in and day out, they answer our calls for help and put themselves in harm’s way,” he says.
Trudeau says throughout this pandemic, paramedics have shown up for Canadians and is determined to be there for them as well.
He says from a wage increase for essential workers to providing the necessary PPE, he wants to ensure they feel just as supported.
The theme for this year’s Paramedic Services Week is ‘Pandemic: Paramedics on the Front Line’ and demonstrates the important role that paramedics play on the front lines of the healthcare system during a pandemic.
