With our ER physician shortage ( currently down 5-6 physicians) plus other shortages in BC and a critical shortage in Yellowknife ( I'm the longest serving ER doc at the RAH, and have been providing locum assistance in Prince George and Yellowknife) I find myself working like I did 20 yrs ago. CAEP was cancelled in 2020, and I find myself unable to get time away for conferences. I feel we should be able to extend our 5 year hours to perhaps 7 years. We all know about our crisis in healthcare, the departments need to be covered, and we need to maintain our own health.