Ottawa’s Ashok Kumar Biswas, an internationally trained doctor from India, is relieved after a court injunction allowed him and other international medical graduates to apply for medical residency positions in Ontario, overturning a new policy that had previously disqualified most of them. The controversial policy aimed to prioritize Ontario residents who had studied abroad, prompting criticism for potentially worsening the doctor shortage in the province. Biswas expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating that having a fair chance is crucial. Critics, including the NDP, argue that the government should have ensured equitable treatment for all qualified doctors without needing legal intervention.
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