fbpx

FIQ (Fédération Interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec)

Does the government have the means to roll out safe ratios?

Does the government have the means to roll out safe ratios?

PHOTO : RADIO-CANADA


If we believe the Ministry of Finance, NO!

Rolling out safe ratios in Québec Emergency Departments is estimated to cost 60 million dollars. Last January, during the pre-budget consultations, we asked the Minister of Finance to grant minimal funding of 15 million this year. For us, it is realistic and structural funding, but the government refused to approve it.


VeriFIQation done!

On May 12th, the government granted a 15 million a year contract to an advertising agency for 3 years to develop a public image of the ongoing operation to lift the lockdown.

Therefore, it is more a question of priorities then means.