A few weeks ago, word quickly spread that The Ottawa Hospital was slated to cut 3 percent of its workforce over the coming months, blindsiding the hospital’s union. The primary factor that is fueling these cutbacks, according to the hospital, is a range of budgetary pressures. However, these cuts have also revealed a deeper funding crisis in provincial healthcare. Joining Andrew Pinsent for a broader discussion is Kevin Skerrett, a spokesperson for the Ottawa Health Coalition, and Michael Hurley, the President of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions.

<p>A few weeks ago, word quickly spread that The Ottawa Hospital was slated to cut 3 percent of its workforce over the coming months, blindsiding the hospital&rsquo;s union. The primary factor that is fueling these cutbacks, according to the hospital, is a range of budgetary pressures. However, these cuts have also revealed a deeper funding crisis in provincial healthcare. Joining Andrew Pinsent for a broader discussion is Kevin Skerrett, a spokesperson for the Ottawa Health Coalition, and Michael Hurley, the President of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions.</p>