QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is extending an olive branch to the province’s doctors amid a fight over a new law that changes how physicians are paid.
Treasury Board president France-Élaine Duranceau says Premier François Legault wants to restart talks with doctors.
Health Minister Christian Dubé says two elements of the new law that change how physicians are paid will be paused during negotiations.
Legault has been under pressure since he forced through the new law, which includes steep fines for doctors who boycott the changes.
He has already lost one minister over the payment reform.
The Quebec federation of medical students is in court today requesting that parts of the law be suspended.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 4, 2025.
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