Santé Québec orders nearly $1.5 billion in health cuts

Article contentSanté Québec is mandating hospitals and facilities in the province to cut $1.5 billion from their budgets, aiming to address concerns over Quebec’s credit rating and rising debt interest. The move is driven by a record $11 billion deficit this year and a significant increase in health spending to $60 billion in 2024-2025 from $35 billion six years ago, potentially leading to extended wait times for surgeries.

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