Gatineau residents skeptical of new Quebec doctor deal
Despite a new provincial agreement with physicians, Gatineau families like Edward Blanco-Steger's, whose doctor is leaving, fear healthcare access won't improve. Read about the local concerns.
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Quebec doctors' resolve on Bill 2 supported by public
Public backing for Quebec physicians opposing Bill 2 helped push the government to an agreement. A reader shares a positive healthcare experience and hopes doctors will stay.
Quebec Doctors Vote 97% for Deal to Add 500,000 Patients
Quebec family doctors have overwhelmingly approved a new agreement with the province, a move expected to connect half a million more patients with a GP. Read the details of the landmark deal.
Dubé's Legacy: Quebec Health System Battered and Broken
An analysis of Christian Dubé's tumultuous five-year tenure as Quebec Health Minister, marked by ambitious reforms, soaring wait times, and a system left in crisis. Discover the mixed legacy of his push for transparency and efficiency.
Quebec doctors face hard task after Bill 2 fight
Quebec physicians reflect on their victory against Bill 2's penalties, describing trauma and a resolve to repair the damage inflicted on the healthcare system. Read their perspective.
Legault suggests Health Minister Dubé may leave soon
Quebec Premier François Legault suggests Health Minister Christian Dubé may leave office after the holidays, following the government's retreat on Bill 2. Get the full story on this political development.
Quebec's Bill 1 called an attack on English school boards
Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, faces fierce opposition from anglophone school boards who warn it strips their constitutional control and centralizes power in Quebec City. Read the details.
Quebec Doctors Vote on New Deal After Province Backtracks
Quebec's family physicians are voting on a revised agreement after the provincial government walked back controversial payment reforms. The outcome will shape primary care access across the province.
Quebec's Secularism Laws Expand to Target More Public Workers
Columnist Toula Drimonis critiques the CAQ's expanding secularism legislation, arguing Bills 21, 94, and 9 represent a slide limiting fundamental freedoms and unfairly target minority faiths in Quebec.
Quebec Ends Bill 2 Talks, Doctors Warn of Exodus
Quebec's government has halted talks on Bill 2, a controversial physician payment reform. The province's family doctors' federation warns the move will worsen the healthcare crisis and drive doctors away. Read the latest.
300+ Groups Unite Against Quebec Constitution Plan
More than 300 Quebec organizations demand the withdrawal of Premier Legault's proposed constitution, calling it an undemocratic attack on rights. Read the full story.
Quebec starts consultations on constitution bill
Public consultations on Quebec's Bill 60, a proposed provincial constitution, are set to begin. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette leads the process amid debate over Quebec's political future.
Bill 60: Landlord group says it's needed for rental balance
A new housing bill passed in Ontario has landlord groups advocating for system balance, while raising tenant concerns over easier evictions. Explore the details and implications.
Bill 2 Distorts Moral Compass in Medicine: Doctor
A Quebec psychiatrist argues Bill 2's performance quotas undermine medical ethics and patient care, forcing doctors to choose between conscience and targets. Read the analysis.
Son of Quebec surgeons says Bill 2 won't fix broken system
A CEGEP student, whose parents are surgeons, shares an insider's view of Quebec's healthcare strain. He argues Bill 2's demands for more output ignore a system lacking resources, pushing dedicated physicians to burnout. Read his powerful plea for change.
Quebec College of Physicians Concerned About Bill 7
The Quebec College of Physicians voices alarm over potential political interference with Bill 7, fearing it could compromise medical independence and patient care standards.
Bill 2 physician shortage threatens Quebec healthcare
Quebec's Bill 2 forces doctors to see more patients amid severe shortages, risking physician exodus and worse healthcare outcomes. Learn how this affects patients.
Sunshine Coast residents push for long-term care action
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
Bill 2 threatens pediatric palliative care in Quebec
Quebec's Bill 2 jeopardizes specialized pediatric palliative care for vulnerable children. Pediatricians warn the legislation could force doctors from this essential field.
Quebec secularism bill gives religious schools 3-year deadline
Quebec's government introduces new secularism legislation requiring religious private schools to end faith-based selection within three years or lose public funding. Learn the key details.
Quebec's new religious restrictions bill invokes notwithstanding
Quebec's Bill 9 bans prayer in public spaces, religious face coverings in schools, and halal/kosher meals in public institutions while using the notwithstanding clause to shield from legal challenges.
Quebec hospital pharmacists plead for help as vacancies hit 20%
Quebec hospital pharmacists demand ministerial action as 1 in 5 positions sit empty, creating medication safety risks. Read about the growing healthcare crisis.
Quebec tables secularism bill amid student protests
Quebec's government tables bill to strengthen secularism as Montreal university students protest prayer room bans. Get the latest on this developing political story.
Quebec AG: Difficult to Access Medical Specialists
Quebec's acting auditor general reveals significant challenges in accessing medical specialists. Learn about the systemic issues affecting healthcare delivery in the province.
Hudson medical clinic closing over Quebec Bill 2 reforms
Hudson Medical Centre will close April 1, citing unsustainable conditions under Quebec's Bill 2. The closure affects 11,000 patients. Learn more about the impact.
Quebec Targets Netflix While Real Problems Mount
Quebec's CAQ government faces criticism for prioritizing French-language streaming content over pressing issues like healthcare collapse and economic recession. Read the full analysis.
Legault Signals Amendments to Quebec Health-Care Bill
Premier François Legault and Quebec's family doctors federation resume negotiations, potentially amending controversial Bill 2. Read about the latest developments in Quebec health reform.
Quebec Premier, doctors seek path forward on Bill 2
Quebec Premier François Legault meets with family doctors to resolve the Bill 2 impasse. Will new talks avert a healthcare crisis? Read the latest developments.
Dual Healthcare System Could Create Negative Competition
Professor warns Alberta's proposed dual healthcare system may lead to negative competition and reduced care quality. Learn about the potential impacts on Canadian healthcare.
Alberta's Private Surgery Plan Puts Patients at Risk
Medical students warn Alberta's new private-pay healthcare system will increase wait times and drain doctors from the public system. Learn how privatization impacts patient care.
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