Quebec Launches New Health-Care Agency in Bid to Improve Services

Quebec Launches New Health-Care Agency in Bid to Improve Services
A new Crown corporation officially takes the reins of Quebec’s health-care system today as part of the government’s effort to reduce emergency room wait times and surgery wait lists. Genevieve Biron, head of Sante Quebec speaks as Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube looks on, Monday, April 29, 2024 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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A new Crown corporation has officially taken the reins of Quebec’s health-care system as part of the provincial government’s effort to reduce emergency room wait times and surgery wait lists.

The agency, called Santé Québec, will manage all health-care facilities in the province and will become the sole employer of 330,000 health-care workers.