Federal health minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa is ready to help Saskatchewan deal with its COVID-19 surge, but it remains unclear whether the province will formally ask for assistance. In a tweet on Friday, Hajdu said she spoke with Saskatchewan health minister Paul Merriman and "ensured he knows that the federal government will be there to help the people of Saskatchewan in this health crisis. We stand ready to help wherever we are needed." I spoke with @MerrimanPaul today, and ensured he knows that the federal government will be there to help the people of Saskatchewan in this health crisis. —@PattyHajduThe federal government has said it will pitch in after Alberta asked for help with airlifting COVID-19 patients, ICU-registered nurses and respiratory therapists.

Source: CBC News September 26, 2021 21:12 UTC