Ontario and New Brunswick are actively recruiting Quebec physicians following the introduction of a new provincial law in Quebec linking physician pay to performance.
The legislation, fast-tracked in Quebec, has raised concerns among doctors about compensation and professional autonomy, leading more than 100 physicians to apply for licensure in Ontario and New Brunswick in recent weeks.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has emphasized a welcoming approach for relocating doctors, highlighting Ontario’s growing healthcare needs and francophone communities.
Quebec Premier François Legault criticized Ford’s remarks as undermining Quebec’s health system, warning that interprovincial recruitment could worsen staffing shortages in his province.
Health officials note that these recruitment efforts come amid broader challenges in healthcare workforce management across multiple provinces.