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Doctors of B.C. and province extend labour deal by 4 years
The agreement adds more than $1 billion over four years and includes new pay boosts for rural care, maternity care and after-hours work.
- On Friday, more than 4,000 members of the Doctors of BC ratified a renewed four-year Physician Main Agreement, securing more than $1 billion in total funding for doctors and patient care.
- Voting concluded Thursday at midnight with nearly 92 per cent of physicians supporting the deal, following a voting period that ran from May 14 to June 4.
- The agreement allocates $100 million to address contracted doctors' workload increases while providing increased funding for rural family doctors and higher compensation for those providing specialized maternity care.
- "Our health care system is under enormous strain, and this agreement will help support doctors in delivering the best possible care," said Doctors of BC president Dr. Adam Thompson, emphasizing the "strong collaboration" involved.
- Health Minister Josie Osborne stated the deal underscores a common goal of providing better care, with the agreement aiming to ensure physicians remain "adaptive and responsive" to the needs of British Columbians across the province.
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Doctors of B.C. and province extend labour deal by 4 years
Some of the agreement's highlights include more funding for family doctors in rural and remote communities, as well as a dedicated contract rate featuring a significant compensation increase for those providing maternity care.
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Doctors of BC agreement: more doctors, rural, maternity, after-hours
Friday June 5, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The BC government and Doctors of BC have ratified a renewed four-year Physician Main Agreement that is intended to strengthen patient care and ensure that doctors are supported, while respecting the government’s bargaining mandate. Votes on the agreement ended on […] The post Doctors of BC agreement: more doctors, rural, maternity, after-hours appeared first on Island Soc…
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