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Quebec reaches tentative agreement with medical specialists
The deal could end a two-year dispute over doctors’ pay and duties, with the federation saying it will seek member approval soon.
- On Monday, Premier Christine Fréchette and the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec announced a tentative agreement affecting Quebec's 11,000 medical specialists.
- The framework agreement had expired since March 31, 2023, after intense backlash over Bill 2, legislation tabled under former Premier François Legault that tied physician pay to collective performance targets.
- Dr. Vincent Oliva, president of the FMSQ, called the agreement the "culmination of more than two years of hard work," while Health Minister Sonia Bélanger stated, "Quebecers have made real gains in this deal."
- The FMSQ will present the tentative agreement to members for approval shortly, resolving a long-standing dispute that saw physicians withdraw from key administrative duties in recent months.
- Fréchette emphasized the resolution's significance, stating, "We have found a way forward where every dollar invested will translate into concrete benefits for Quebecers," as the government prioritizes healthcare stability.
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Quebec specialist doctors reach tentative deal with province after contract dispute
The federation representing Quebec’s specialist doctors says it has reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government, potentially ending a long contract dispute that has seen physicians pull back from key administrative duties in recent months.
Quebec and FMSQ reach agreement in principle
Quebec has reached an agreement in principle with the province’s medical specialists – the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ). Premier Christine Fréchette and the FMSQ made the announcement on social media just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon. “Thrilled to announce the conclusion of an agreement in principle with the FMSQ,” wrote Fréchette. […]
Quebec and the medical specialists reached an agreement-in-principle, which will have to be approved by the members of the FMSQ later this week.
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