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Quebec Doctors Strike Deal, Delay Controversial Pay Bill

12/11/2025

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Quebec's family doctors reached a tentative agreement with the government, delaying Bill 2 that ties pay to performance targets.
The Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ) announced the deal after negotiations, saying the pause aims to prevent closures and retain doctors.
Health Minister Christian Dubé confirmed the delay until February 28, while Institut de pertinence des actes médicaux (IPAM) was abolished, leaving $1.5 billion in health funding uncertain.

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Quebec's family doctors reached a tentative agreement with the government, delaying Bill 2 that ties pay to performance targets.
The Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ) announced the deal after negotiations, saying the pause aims to prevent closures and retain doctors.
Health Minister Christian Dubé confirmed the delay until February 28, while Institut de pertinence des actes médicaux (IPAM) was abolished, leaving $1.5 billion in health funding uncertain.