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Stephen Lewis
Health policy analyst and adjunct professor with decades of experience in Canadian health policy who comments on the historical and political context of Quebec's Bill 2 and primary care reform.
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Dec 12, 2025
• 27min
Desperate measures: Behind Quebec’s unprecedented healthcare reforms
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Dr. Marina Lagodiche, a family physician from Quebec, shares her emotional decision to close her practice due to the controversial Bill 2, which she claims promotes 'fast food medicine.' Health policy expert Stephen Lewis provides insight into the historical roots of Quebec's healthcare crisis, arguing that while the government's intentions might be good, the execution is flawed. They discuss the alarming shortages of family doctors and the implications of coercive measures on patient access, offering lessons for other provinces grappling with similar challenges.
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