Saskatchewan’s health minister is pushing back against an open letter calling for improvements to emergency departments across the province.

The letter, signed by 445 health professionals and front-line workers, is calling for Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill and the provincial government to provide some relief for capacity and safety issues.

Patient safety is being compromised in Saskatchewan emergency departments, the letter said, due to space limitations and irregular monitoring.

In a statement Wednesday, Cockrill said the province is committed to increasing capacity and addressing the challenges facing health-care workers.

“We are delivering solutions by expanding acute care capacity and supporting the dedicated staff who provide care every day,” the statement said.

“The Saskatchew

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