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The Labour Mobility Coordinating Group is pleased to announce the launch of its new website www.flmm-lmcg.org. The website was created to establish a centralized body of information on the requirements of Chapter 7 (Labour Mobility) of the Agreement on Internal Trade.
The new website provides information to regulatory authorities and regulated workers on issues related to labour mobility, including information on additional certification requirements, answers to Frequently Asked Questions and a detailed list of current exceptions to labour mobility across Canada. It also houses contact information for jurisdictional labour mobility coordinators and contains links to important initiatives and resources related to labour mobility in Canada.
The Canadian Institute for Health Information has released their Medical Laboratory Technologists in Canada, 2010 report. A unique part of this year’s release is an examination of MLTs who were categorized into a ‘potentially retiring group’.
This report can be viewed at http://www.cihi.ca/CIHI-ext-portal/internet/en/document/spending+and+health+workforce/workforce/other+providers/hhr_technologists.
In 2012, the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on May 20th. Incorporated in 1937 by its founding members, CSMLS is the national certifying body for medical laboratory technologists and medical laboratory assistants, and the national professional society for Canada's medical laboratory professionals. In honouring this CSMLS milestone, a 75th website has been designed to share photos, stories, events, news and updates of what lies in store for the coming year. Please click on the following link for more information: http://csmls75years.org/
Canadian Blood Services is proud to announce that the Learning Competition returns February 3rd, 2012.
We will once again offer $125,000 to medical laboratory technologists who want to lead, inspire and support their colleagues interested in developing skills and knowledge in Transfusion Science. Whether it's a project to get your Antibody Club off and running, or other ways to support transfusion continuing education initiatives across the country, the Learning Competition Fund enables individuals and groups not only to submit an initiative for funding, but connect with others in making projects happen.
Launched in 2011, the Learning Competition has already provided funding to numerous transfusion community groups and individuals who want to make a difference.
Everyone is encouraged to submit their ideas on the competition’s website – www.bloodtechnet.ca. A panel of judges will select the best ideas to advance through to the next stage. MLTs will decide which projects will share in the Learning Competition Fund by casting their votes.
Are you ready to make a difference? Year two of the competition kicks off on February 3rd, 2012. Visit www.bloodtechnet.ca for news, competition updates and to learn more about how to get involved. Also visit, and Like, the BloodTechNet Facebook page for additional program information.
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