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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec to increase wages of workers in contact with COVID-19 patients
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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec to increase wages of workers in contact with COVID-19 patients
Description
April 2, 2020
Quebec Premier Francois Legault said on Thursday the Minister responsible for Government Administration and Chair of the Conseil du trésor, Christian Dubé, and Health Minister Danielle McCann would be announcing an improvements to the wages of workers in direct contact with COVID-19 patients. He also said those working in private residences and homes would see an increase of $4 to their hourly wages.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec to increase wages of workers in contact with COVID-19 patients01:12 | April 2, 2020
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Quebec coroner orders public inquiry into quadriplegic man’s death after hospital stay01:48 | June 25, 2024
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Number of patients leaving emergency rooms before being treated is on the rise in Quebec01:26 | June 20, 2024
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Deaths in Canada increase on days of extreme heat: StatCan00:33 | June 20, 2024
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Does Geneviève Biron have what it takes to save Quebec’s health-care system?02:14 | April 30, 2024
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Multi-sensory space for neurodiverse children in Montreal reopens after flooding02:16 | April 20, 2024
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End of deal with family doctors could jeopardize access to health care for Quebecers02:05 | April 18, 2024
-
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-
Opposition call out CAQ for backtracking on building 2 mini-hospitals02:00 | April 17, 2024
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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec to increase wages of workers in contact with COVID-19 patients01:12 | April 2, 2020
-
New treatment options for Montreal prostate cancer patients could mean big improvement in quality of life02:16 | July 19, 2024
-
Health Matters: E-scooter injuries on the rise, Montreal Children’s Hospital warns02:08 | July 18, 2024
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Possession of hard drugs in Quebec ‘de facto decriminalized’ according to experts02:17 | July 16, 2024
-
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Will Quebec strike a new deal with GPs by deadline?02:19 | May 31, 2024
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Jewish General Hospital says mental health services improved by Mindstrong Fitness Fundraiser02:08 | May 26, 2024
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Quebec warns some patients may soon have a tougher time getting doctor’s appointment02:00 | May 25, 2024
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End of deal with family doctors could jeopardize access to health care for Quebecers02:05 | April 18, 2024
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Opposition call out CAQ for backtracking on building 2 mini-hospitals02:00 | April 17, 2024
Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec to increase wages of workers in contact with COVID-19 patients
Description
April 2, 2020
Quebec Premier Francois Legault said on Thursday the Minister responsible for Government Administration and Chair of the Conseil du trésor, Christian Dubé, and Health Minister Danielle McCann would be announcing an improvements to the wages of workers in direct contact with COVID-19 patients. He also said those working in private residences and homes would see an increase of $4 to their hourly wages.
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