Quebec's Doctors, Government Reach Tentative Deal

0:00It's April 20th, from your city to your ears. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the Story. Quebec's government just locked in a tentative deal with the province's specialist doctors after two straight years of tough talks. New Premier Christine Frischette and the Federation of Quebec's medical specialists dropped the news Monday afternoon, saying it keeps things. Affordable for folks while boosting care access across the board. Frischette huddled with her health ministers, France. Elaine Duranso and Sonya Balange, last week to hash out the final push. She stressed this setup honors what Quebecers can pay without skimping on better services for everyone. Doctors and patients alike are breathing easier, especially since family physicians inked their own pact four months back. That one handed them a 14.5% raise plus a 2.5% bonus for hitting patient sign up goals under the old premiere. The specialist old contract laps back on March 31st, 2023, and things heated up with pressure

1:02plays until negotiations kicked back in early this month. Detail stay under wraps until the specialists group gives it a full vetting and votes, but expect the full scoop soon as they push for quicker. Approvals and smoother care flow