Quebec enacts law to retain public-sector doctors

April 24, 2025, 4:38 pm

In a bid to keep its medical minds from fleeing to the private sector, Quebec’s government has passed a law forcing new doctors to serve five years in the public system. The move, dubbed Projet de loi 83, is aimed squarely at stemming the exodus—because apparently commitment can be legislated.


ledevoir.com / Le projet de loi visant à freiner l’exode des médecins vers le privé est adopté

Cinq ans dans le réseau public seront obligatoire en début de carrière. Il faudra une autorisation pour se désaffilier.

lapresse.ca / Exode des médecins vers le privé | Le projet de loi 83 est adopté

Le projet de loi 83 visant à freiner l’exode des médecins vers le privé a été adopté jeudi matin à 72 voix contre 30.

cbc.ca / Quebec passes law requiring doctors to work in the public system for 5 years after med school

Quebec has officially passed a law requiring doctors to work in the public health-care system for five years after obtaining a medical degree in the province.


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