Premier Legault Offers Financial Incentives to Quebec Doctors
Quebec Premier François Legault is turning to “financial incentives” to break the impasse with the province’s doctors. During a press conference in Rouyn-Noranda, Legault reaffirmed his commitment to reaching an agreement with the heads of the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ) and the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ).
Expressing optimism, Legault stated, “We’re asking doctors to take on more patients, and in return, we’re prepared to provide financial incentives.” This marks the second instance in which Legault has mentioned offering financial incentives to doctors, signaling a potential shift in negotiations.
In a recent interview on Radio-Canada, Legault hinted at the possibility of discussing a pay raise to help resolve the dispute. However, the government’s Bill 2, which links 10% of physician pay to performance metrics and freezes overall compensation until 2028, has faced challenges from medical federations and backlash from doctors threatening to leave Quebec.
Despite the tensions, both parties are working towards finding common ground before the law goes into effect on January 1, 2026. Legault emphasized that the government’s requests are reasonable and hopes to avoid any clinic closures.
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