Quebec orders optometrists to stay in public health system for six months amid pay dispute.

Quebec's government issued a six-month order forcing optometrists to remain in the public health system, after negotiations with the Quebec Optometrists Association (AOQ) stalled. The AOQ, which had threatened to leave the system due to insufficient remuneration, plans to challenge the order in court. The government aims to protect access to services for vulnerable patients during the negotiations.

November 20, 2024
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