Quebec to gradually ban private health agencies next year
Posted July 26, 2023 11:45 am.
The government of Quebec announced that a draft regulation will gradually prohibit starting next year, with some exceptions, the use of private agencies and self-employed workers in the health and social services network.
The pre-publication of the draft regulation stems from the adoption of the bill aimed at limiting the use of private agencies in the network.
The Minister responsible for Social Services Lionel Carmant says in cases when the use of such agencies remains permitted, regulations containing several new measures will be applied.
For example, the imposition of certain charges will be prohibited. There will also be a limit on hourly rates for certain job titles as well as for the increase in fees billed to an organization for overtime or compulsory overtime.
The government also plans to identify administrative measures and criminal offences that may be associated with all forms of contravention of the new measures.
Carmant says the draft regulation is part of the government’s desire to establish favourable working conditions and to offer a more attractive environment in the Quebec public health network.
The pre-publication of this draft by-law will be accompanied by a 20-day consultation period during which groups will be able to submit their briefs and comments.
—This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
