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Bill 2 physician shortage threatens Quebec healthcare
Quebec's Bill 2 forces doctors to see more patients amid severe shortages, risking physician exodus and worse healthcare outcomes. Learn how this affects patients.
Quebec Bill 1 threatens university autonomy
Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, could force universities into self-censorship by blocking court challenges and holding administrators personally liable for legal costs.
Quebec Constitution Strengthens Canada, Minister Says
Quebec's Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette clarifies that Quebec's draft constitution aims to strengthen Canadian federation, not declare independence. Read the full story.
Alberta's Private Surgery Plan Puts Patients at Risk
Medical students warn Alberta's new private-pay healthcare system will increase wait times and drain doctors from the public system. Learn how privatization impacts patient care.
Halifax musician Asif Illyas releases analog album 'Autonomy'
Halifax musician and film composer Asif Illyas returns to his musical roots with 'Autonomy,' a fully analog album recorded without digital technology. Discover his creative journey.
Bill 2: Political Intrusion in Quebec Healthcare Exam Rooms
Bioethicist Marie-Josée Potvin warns Quebec's Bill 2 destroys patient-clinician trust by imposing political targets in medical decisions. Read why healthcare professionals are protesting.
Ontario's new doctor residency rules spark outrage
Internationally trained doctors express frustration as Ontario's new residency requirements exclude qualified physicians despite severe doctor shortages across the province.
Alberta Doctors' Fatal Feud: The Crime Tapes Story
The shocking case of two Alberta doctors whose professional rivalry turned deadly. Explore the investigation, trial, and aftermath of this medical community tragedy.
Quebec Health Law Seizes Power, Angers Doctors
Quebec's new health legislation grants government unilateral control over doctor pay and patient assignments, sparking fierce backlash from physicians. Learn about the seismic shift in Canadian healthcare.
Quebec Doctors Protest Bill 2 Threatening Clinics
Quebec patients and doctors unite against Bill 2 that could force family medicine clinics to close. Read how this legislation threatens healthcare access across the province.
Quebec doctors flee to Ontario over controversial Bill 2
Quebec's Bill 2 triggers mass physician exodus to Ontario. Dr. Emmanuelle Britton's firing highlights growing crisis as over 270 doctors seek licenses elsewhere.
Quebec doctor access worse than Ontario despite numbers
A Gazette fact-check confirms Premier Legault's claims: Quebec has more doctors per capita than Ontario, yet access to family physicians is worse. Discover the data behind this paradox.
Alberta's public-private doctor plan faces criticism
Alberta's proposal allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems raises concerns about healthcare equity. Critics warn this could create two-tier medicine in the province.
Bill 2's Emotional Toll on Quebec Doctors
Sara Michaels shares how Quebec's Bill 2 is demoralizing dedicated physicians like her father, threatening the human connection at the heart of medicine. Read her powerful personal account.
Quebec pediatricians protest doctor pay law at hospitals
Pediatricians across Quebec organized protests at hospitals on November 16, 2025, opposing new legislation affecting physician compensation. Learn about the healthcare dispute.
400 Quebec doctors apply to leave after health bill
Nearly 400 Quebec physicians have applied to practice elsewhere in Canada following the controversial Bill 2, marking a significant departure from historical trends. Read more about the healthcare exodus.
Doctor faces new sex assault charges at NS and NB hospitals
Sirpal Sanjeev faces additional sex assault charges at Nova Scotia and New Brunswick hospitals while his medical license was revoked for falsifying education credentials.
Quebec drops doctor surveillance from Bill 2
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé confirms controversial physician monitoring provision in Bill 2 will not be enforced. Get the latest on healthcare policy changes.
300 Quebec Doctors Seek Ontario Licenses in One Month
Nearly 300 Quebec physicians applied for Ontario medical licenses in less than a month, signaling potential healthcare workforce shifts between provinces. Learn what's driving this trend.
Quebec surgeon questions future after Bill 2 shakes healthcare
A Montreal surgeon shares how Quebec's Bill 2 has shaken his faith in the healthcare system and made him question whether he can continue practicing in the province he loves.
Most Quebecers oppose doctor pay reform: poll
Nearly half of Quebecers oppose Legault's doctor payment reform, with 73% fearing physicians will leave the province. Read about the growing controversy.
Alberta's New Licence Plates Spark Pipeline Debate
Alberta's proposed 'Strong and Free' licence plates ignite debate about provincial autonomy versus respect for other jurisdictions' rights in pipeline disputes.
Quebec cuts doctor paperwork, frees 310,000 appointments
Quebec's health minister announces reduced physician paperwork, freeing 310,000 medical appointments. Major healthcare efficiency improvement for patients across the province.
Quebec doctors flee to Ontario after Bill 2 passage
Over 260 Quebec doctors apply to work in Ontario following controversial Bill 2 that reforms physician pay and imposes massive fines for protests. Read the full story.
Quebec Judge Halts Bill 2 - Doctors Win Free Speech Fight
A Quebec Superior Court judge has suspended Bill 2, legislation that would have restricted doctors' ability to protest. This landmark ruling protects physicians' freedom of expression rights across Quebec.
Quebec doctors challenge salary law in court
Quebec physicians are taking legal action against Bill 15's salary provisions, claiming the government is violating constitutional rights and undermining fair compensation negotiations.
Tillsonburg Considers Municipal Clinic for Doctor Shortage
The Ontario town of Tillsonburg is considering an innovative approach to healthcare by exploring a municipally-operated medical clinic to address critical physician shortages affecting thousands of residents.
Quebec Revives Doctor Payment Reform Talks
The Quebec government is reopening negotiations with physicians over controversial payment reforms, aiming to transform how doctors are compensated while addressing healthcare system challenges.
Ottawa's Solution to Doctor Shortage Crisis
Discover how Ottawa is implementing innovative solutions to tackle the critical physician shortage, from international recruitment to streamlined licensing processes that could become a national model.
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