Quebec introduces Santé Québec to tackle healthcare issues but faces deficit and criticism.

Quebec launched a new Crown corporation, Santé Québec, to oversee the province's health-care system, aiming to reduce emergency wait times and surgery backlogs. The agency, which will employ about 330,000 health workers, plans to streamline services and share best practices. However, it must also eliminate a $1.5 billion deficit, which may affect health services. Critics argue that centralizing facilities and cutting costs could undermine healthcare improvements.

December 01, 2024
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