In a recent turn of events, more than 500 doctors from Canada have protested against the recent pay hike, demanding a decrease in their salary. An online petition was started on February 25, by a group of Doctors representing Quebec doctors and advocates of public health, as they felt that they were already paid enough.
The medicines Quebecois Pour la regime petition, which was in French, mentioned that the Quebec doctors believe in the public system, and they are against the increased wages proposed by medical federations. They had added that their conscience doesn't want them to accept the hike, as there are other professionals and even patients, who are facing difficulties following different cuts, and even recently, nurses had protested against work our increase.
The MQRP president, Doctor Isabelle
LeBlanc had even said that if the working conditions of other employees are improved,
it'll be a win win situation for everyone. The MQRP has said that, opposed to
statements given by prime minister, the resources must be redistributed such
that all employees get proper pay, and patients get all the resources and
healthcare they need. Quebec health minister Gaetan Barrette has said that the
doctors can give back the hike, and he can make better use of it.
