Expand the Supply of Qualified Providers
Recruitment | Bilingual | Retention
Quebec is facing a historic shortage of doctors, nurses, therapists, and other health professionals. The CaPQ proposes a three-pronged strategy:
Attract
Recognize out-of-province and international training without bureaucratic barriers.
Allow professionals to practice in either official language, not just French.
Offer rural bonuses and startup funding for multidisciplinary local clinics.
Train
Mandate bilingual health training as part of institutional accreditation.
Support professional development and continuing education in both languages.
Retain
Incentivize mentoring, clinic leadership, and training of future practitioners.
Provide bonuses for bilingual teaching and long-term commitment in underserved regions.
What this means for you:
Shorter wait times, more access to professionals in your area.
More services available in both English and French.
A workforce that is supported and motivated to stay in Quebec.