Dubé reform in brief 

Santé Québec has a mission to coordinate activities in the field, leaving the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) solely responsible for political orientations and programs. It is therefore unclear who does what. 

Santé Québec is now the employer of the 350,000 employees in the health and social services network (RSSS). The organization of the territory as we know it remains intact as a sub-structure of Santé Québec.  

The structure is huge and there are more decision-making levels.  

Private subsidized institutions and northern institutions are not affected and therefore continue to operate as before. 

The organization of work remains largely unchanged. 

There were to be major changes in the way collective bargaining was organized and a thorough review of union structures and job categories. However, Minister LeBel backed down on this aspect and maintained the composition of class 1.

Respiratory therapists and clinical perfusionists therefore remain members of the FIQ.