The Ontario Medical Association says nearly 75 percent of doctors have experienced burnout in 2021, a number that has gone up from 66 percent in 2020. Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, an Ottawa-based physician, joins Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now.

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Ottawa Now – ‘We need 2,000 more family doctors in Ontario’: Despite humanity’s progress in the fight against COVID-19, healthcare burnout still on the rise

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.

PODCAST: The Daily Review for Tues. January 20th, 2026

Back in December, Sid Cratzbarg’s wife suddenly fell while visiting a friend, leading to a 9-1-1 call. They ended up waiting over 2 hours…for paramedics to arrive. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And finally, if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

Back in December, Sid Cratzbarg&rsquo;s wife suddenly fell while visiting a friend, leading to a 9-1-1 call. They ended up waiting over 2 hours&hellip;for paramedics to arrive. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 4. Then, we preview tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Kimberley Fowler. And finally, if news breaks in real time, you&rsquo;ll hear it live on CFRA&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Tues. January 20th, 2026

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of workers were hired by the federal government to work remotely. And now, they are expected to report to Ottawa-based workstations. Is it fair to relocate employees after working remotely for several years, especially if they don’t even live within driving distance of Canada’s Capital? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa is turning 200 years old, and plans are already underway for this year’s massive party. The municipality says it will be distributing another $600,000 through artist and civic events funding programs. Joining us in Hour 3 is Ottawa Bluesfest executive director Mark Monahan and Ottawa Tourism vice-president of destination development Catherine Callary.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of workers were hired by the federal government to work remotely. And now, they are expected to report to Ottawa-based workstations. Is it fair to relocate employees after working remotely for several years, especially if they don&rsquo;t even live within driving distance of Canada&rsquo;s Capital? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Meantime, Ottawa is turning 200 years old, and plans are already underway for this year&rsquo;s massive party. The municipality says it will be distributing another $600,000 through artist and civic events funding programs. Joining us in Hour 3 is Ottawa Bluesfest executive director Mark Monahan and Ottawa Tourism vice-president of destination development Catherine Callary.

Ottawa Now – ‘We need 2,000 more family doctors in Ontario’: Despite humanity’s progress in the fight against COVID-19, healthcare burnout still on the rise

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