PQ would abolish Santé Québec if elected: St-Pierre Plamondon

The Parti Québécois (PQ) has announced its intention to abolish the recently established public health agency Santé Québec, vowing to reinvest the savings into direct patient care if the party wins the upcoming election.

PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon described Santé Québec as a "bureaucratic monster" during a press conference. His party's plan is to reallocate funds saved from dismantling the agency towards bolstering primary care services, enhancing access through local community service centers, and shortening surgical waiting lists.

Santé Québec was created in 2024 and assumed the role of the sole employer within the health and social services network. The proposal has drawn criticism from the current Health Minister, Sonia Bélanger, who dismissed it as unrealistic.

The pre-election campaign in Quebec is heating up, with party leaders already engaging in sharp exchanges over policy proposals. Plamondon's plan to dismantle a key health agency marks a significant point of contention as parties vie for voter support.

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