Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have recently been provided with some correspondence that the department will consider providing enhanced recruitment efforts for students entering the health care field, increased professional development opportunities for front line workers, in addition to standardized orientation programs, exit interviews, et cetera.

While I am encouraged by the department's efforts, I note that there is no mention of monetary rewards to the other allied health care professionals. Would the Minister please advise if his department will be providing a recruitment and retention bonus to all allied health care professionals in the form of monetary compensation, the same way that it has been provided to RNs? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.