Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. December 8th, 2025

There are currently two HART hubs in Canada’s Capital. Another exists in Belleville, and Pembroke is expected to receive one in the near future. And today, a facility in Smiths Falls is officially open, one that advocates are hoping will shape the community’s long-term health and positive wellness. Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, the feds are introducing a brand-new ‘express entry’ category for foreign-trained physicians. It’s part of a broader effort to address workforce challenges in Canada’s healthcare system. Here to explain further is Dr. Tara Kiran, a Physician and Researcher at St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto. She was also a Principal Investigator on the 2025 OurCare National Survey.