In the subsequent statement Council says they have passed a resolution advocating on the importance of healthcare services, opposing the reductions at both the Walkerton and Chelsey Hospitals, and request the Ministry of health and Long-Term Care to intervene to find an immediate solution.
Council further says they have requested that the County of Bruce consider retaining a health services expert to review the nursing staff shortages in southern Bruce County and consider soliciting financial contributions of up to $10,000 per impacted Municipality to assist in addressing the shortage.