Ex-premier Lucien Bouchard will represent medical specialists in negotiations with Quebec
The Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ) confirmed Thursday that lawyer and former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard will represent them in their negotiations with the Legault government.
In a statement, the FMSQ, which represents 36 medical associations, said it called upon Bouchard because his 'credibility and in-depth knowledge of the political apparatus' make him the ideal person to take charge of the case.
The FMSQ acknowledged that talks with the government, which it described as difficult, have not been going well, blaming Bill 106 for part of the problem. Tabled by Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé, the legislation proposes doctors' salaries be tied to their collective performance.
The FMSQ argues the proposed law would override its right to negotiate.
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