"In terms of a solution to retain those staff and dissuade them from leaving the province, Shephard referred to ongoing negotiations with unions representing those workers." https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/health-care-new-brunswick-medicine-1.5980745

"I think it's unrealistic to think that there will be exaggerated increases in salaries … bargaining groups certainly are at the table and conversations will continue," she said.

What Shephard is NOT saying is that IN FACT the government has tabled a WAGE FREEZE for a full year to all provincial bargaining groups. How is that going to help with recruitment and retention of staff to alleviate pressure in the sector?

Everyone should know: the government is refusing to move on or discuss anything unless public sector unions accept a wage freeze. If that's "bargaining", it won't help R&R one bit.