The federal government says it will open up express permanent residency for 5,000 foreign doctors currently working in Canada as temporary foreign residents. The Canadian Medical Association says it’s a step towards tackling the country’s doctor shortage. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: