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Doctors in Revolt: Quebec Faces Healthcare Exodus Over Controversial Pay Reform

  Dr. Mark Roper, director of the Queen Elizabeth Family Medicine Group, predicts the government's new pay law for doctors will lead to an exodus of physicians from Quebec. A growing number of Quebec physicians are threatening to resign or relocate following the provincial government's adoption of Bill 2, a controversial law that ties doctors’ compensation to performance metrics and imposes penalties for collective action against the legislation. At the Queen Elizabeth Family Medicine Group in Montreal, 20% of the clinic’s doctors have already applied to practice outside Quebec , citing significant pay cuts and punitive measures as key motivators. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has openly invited disaffected Quebec doctors to cross provincial lines, offering a warmer reception and better compensation packages. The backlash has been swift and widespread. Three chief physicians in western Quebec have already resigned , and medical student federations have launched legal challenges,...
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Carney Sets the Course: PM Outlines Government Priorities in First Post-Election Address

 

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his government's priorities in a highly anticipated news conference today, marking his first public address since securing a fourth mandate for the Liberal Party. 

Carney, who has remained largely behind closed doors since election night, is expected to focus on key domestic and international issues, including trade relations with the United States. His office confirmed that he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week, with discussions centered on easing ongoing trade tensions. While Trump has indicated a meeting in Washington could happen within days, Carney's team has yet to confirm the timeline. 

Beyond trade, Carney has spent the past few days engaging with global leaders, including King Charles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European Council President Antonio Costa. His diplomatic outreach signals a broader effort to reposition Canada on the world stage, particularly in light of shifting geopolitical dynamics. 

Domestically, Carney faces the challenge of governing with a minority government, as the Liberals secured 168 seats—one fewer than initially reported—following a validation process by Elections Canada. The Conservatives hold 144 seats, while the Bloc Québécois, NDP, and Green Party make up the remainder of the House. 

As Carney steps into the spotlight today, Canadians will be watching closely to see how he plans to navigate the political landscape and deliver on his campaign promises. His remarks are scheduled for 11 a.m. EDT, where he will take questions from the media. 



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