"Biron expresses surprise, requesting medical professionals to relieve their pressure apparatus"
In a recent development, the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) caucus has reportedly regained its unity, according to deputies. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise between Minister Christian Dubé and the specialist doctors, particularly over the controversial Bill 106.
Minister Dubé has reiterated his stance, stating that he has no intention of withdrawing the bill as demanded by the doctors. The minister fears a domino effect on stages and entry into certain residencies if the bill is withdrawn.
The latest offer authorization made by Minister Dubé to the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec is linked to Bill 106, where the government has agreed to soften some terms. Notably, the portion of remuneration linked to performance indicators will be reduced from 25% to 15%. However, the bill itself remains central to the negotiations and offers.
François Legault, the Premier of Quebec, has asked Jean Boulet during the cabinet shuffle to have "the courage to modernize the union regime." The new Minister of Higher Education, Martine Biron, has expressed concern over the pressure tactics used by the specialist doctors.
The specialist doctors, represented by the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ), have stopped supervising medical students and teaching courses, affecting around 5000 people. This decision has resulted in cancelled stages and courses that need to be retaken, potentially causing complications for students who need to register for residency in the coming weeks.
At a joint press conference with the Minister of Health, Christian Dubé, Minister Biron expressed her shock over the tactics used by the specialist doctors. She disapproves of the doctors holding students hostage and finds their tactics unacceptable.
Minister Dubé has made a new offer to the doctors and is ready to amend the bill if necessary. However, he has also stated that "the ball is in their court." The minister's concerns include the potential delay in the graduation of hundreds of students, with significant consequences for future access to care.
Bill 106 aims to link the state-paid remuneration of doctors to certain conditions. The Fédération médicale étudiante du Québec (FMEQ) supports "several" claims of the specialist doctors regarding Bill 106. The specialist doctors' latest pressure tactics include stopping supervision and teaching, which has drawn criticism from both Minister Dubé and Minister Biron.
In the midst of these developments, former minister François Bonnardel was a notable absentee at a post-cabinet shuffle meeting on Thursday. The exact implications of his absence remain unclear.
As the negotiations continue, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and whether a resolution can be reached that satisfies all parties involved.
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