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Quebec and Family Doctors Strike Tentative Deal as Bill 2 Is Delayed to Feb. 28

Quebec will delay Bill 2 to Feb. 28 to let doctors assess a tentative deal.

Overview

  • The Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec announced an agreement in principle after a negotiation blitz and a meeting between its president and Premier François Legault.
  • Health Minister Christian Dubé said the government will table legislation to push the application of Bill 2 to Feb. 28 to allow amendments.
  • The terms of the agreement were not disclosed; the FMOQ will brief members in webinars on Friday before a vote.
  • Bill 2 proposes tying physician remuneration to collective performance targets, which prompted warnings of clinic closures and reports of doctors leaving the province.
  • Treasury Board President France-Élaine Duranceau said talks continue with specialist physicians represented by the FMSQ.