Ontario and New Brunswick Vying for Quebec Doctors Amidst Provincial Law Uproar
Ontario and New Brunswick are actively seeking to attract Quebec doctors who are dissatisfied with a recent provincial law that introduces a new payment method for physicians.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a lighthearted but genuine invitation to Quebec doctors during a news conference in Toronto, playfully suggesting they call “1-800-Doug-Ford” or reach out to him on his cellphone.
Ford emphasized his serious intent to welcome Quebec doctors with open arms, promising to provide a warm reception for those considering moving west.
The recent law in Quebec has faced opposition from doctors, who argue that it ties their compensation to specific performance targets and prohibits the use of tactics that could disrupt access to care.
Quebec Opposition leader Pablo Rodriguez expressed concern over reports suggesting that as many as 100 doctors are planning to depart the province, labeling it a “catastrophe.”
Meanwhile, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt defended the Vitalité Health Network’s recruitment efforts in Quebec amid the ongoing labor dispute, highlighting the province’s interest in attracting skilled medical professionals.
Keyphrase: Quebec doctors recruitment
