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Quebec Premier François Legault, left, speaks with Health Minister Christian Dubé before question period at the legislature in Quebec City, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.
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Quebec tables special bill to impose new compensation scheme on doctors
Published 11:15 PDT, Fri October 24, 2025
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Quebec's government has tabled special legislation to impose a new compensation scheme for doctors and put an end to their pressure tactics.
The new bill says doctors who take "concerted action" to boycott the government's policies could face fines of up to $500,000 per day.
The legislature is holding a special session at the request of Premier François Legault to rush through the bill.
It would link part of doctors' compensation to performance targets.
Federations representing family doctors and medical specialists have used pressure tactics this fall to oppose the new payment system, including refusing to teach medical students.
Opposition parties are criticizing the government for invoking closure to force through the special bill, saying it would have been better to continue negotiations with doctors.
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