The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec faced criticism for changing her stance on healthcare policies. Christine Fréchette announced plans to allow doctors to work in both public and private sectors without leaving the public health insurance system. This proposal marks a shift from a previous law requiring new doctors to work only in the public system for five years.
Fréchette defended the new approach, stating that successful health systems worldwide allow for doctors to practice in both sectors. However, her opponents questioned her motives, with the Liberal leader accusing her of distancing herself from her party’s past decisions and the Parti Québécois leader criticizing her for lack of consistency.
In addition to healthcare, other campaign promises were unveiled on day five, including plans to reduce public sector payroll costs, exploit natural resources, address housing shortages, improve education, and streamline government bureaucracy.
