Major Healthcare Protest Gathers Momentum in Montreal
Thousands of healthcare professionals and supporters are expected to converge on Montreal's Bell Centre in a massive demonstration against Quebec's controversial Bill 2. The legislation has sparked widespread anger among medical professionals across the province.
What Bill 2 Changes for Quebec Doctors
The proposed law fundamentally alters how physicians are compensated in Quebec's healthcare system. Bill 2 introduces performance-based targets that doctors must meet and includes provisions for sanctions against those who fail to comply with the new requirements. The changes represent one of the most significant overhauls to physician compensation in recent Quebec history.
The protest follows several hundred doctors and healthcare workers who gathered in front of the National Assembly earlier this month to voice their opposition. That demonstration on November 1, 2025 marked the beginning of organized resistance against the legislation that many medical professionals argue will compromise patient care.
Growing Concerns About Healthcare Quality
Medical associations across Quebec have expressed serious concerns about the implications of Bill 2. Critics argue that imposing performance targets could lead to rushed consultations and potentially lower quality care as physicians work to meet quantitative metrics rather than focusing on individual patient needs.
The timing of the Bell Centre protest highlights the escalating tension between the provincial government and healthcare providers. Organizers expect one of the largest medical professional demonstrations in recent years, reflecting the deep dissatisfaction within Quebec's medical community.
As the protest date approaches, both sides remain firm in their positions. The government maintains that the changes are necessary for improving healthcare efficiency, while doctors insist the legislation will ultimately harm the very patients the system is designed to serve.
