Law 2 protests continue throughout Outaouais
November 24, 2025
Law 2, the province’s restructuring of how doctors are paid across the province, has caused widespread outcry from the public and medical community, with protests
Law 2, the province’s restructuring of how doctors are paid across the province, has caused widespread outcry from the public and medical community, with protests
This story was written by Trevor Greenway, editor at The Low Down newspaper, where it was originally published. We have republished it with permission as
Over the weekend, it was reported that three department heads with the regional health authority CISSSO had stepped down in response to Bill 2, the
Local religious leaders share their concerns about the CAQ’s plans to ban public prayer across the province this fall.
Pontiac’s MNA André Fortin was scheduled for an interview with The Equity regarding the return of the National Assembly, on Sept. 16, however, that start
The Western Quebec School Board is holding off on adopting its 2025-2026 budget with hopes an upcoming court decision will allow it to reclaim control
The Western Quebec School Board and other school service centres in the Outaouais are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving news the province has
MRC Pontiac mayors voted on May 21 to call on the province to prioritize cellular coverage improvements in the Outaouais and Pontiac in its master
People working in healthcare and education in the Outaouais are criticizing the Quebec government’s 2025/2026 budget, tabled last week, for not investing enough in these
A recent initiative from Outaouais’ healthcare provider helps English Quebecers identify bilingual staff in hospitals that aren’t designated bilingual by the province.
Law 2, the province’s restructuring of how doctors are paid across the province, has caused widespread outcry from the public and medical community, with protests taking place across the Outaouais. The law would tie a percentage of doctor’s pay to
This story was written by Trevor Greenway, editor at The Low Down newspaper, where it was originally published. We have republished it with permission as the issues in the story impact Pontiac residents as well. A Wakefield doctor says she’s
Over the weekend, it was reported that three department heads with the regional health authority CISSSO had stepped down in response to Bill 2, the controversial healthcare law the CAQ signed into existence on Oct. 24 to overhaul the way
Local religious leaders share their concerns about the CAQ’s plans to ban public prayer across the province this fall.
Pontiac’s MNA André Fortin was scheduled for an interview with The Equity regarding the return of the National Assembly, on Sept. 16, however, that start date has been pushed back to Sept. 30 due to a cabinet shuffle by Premier
The Western Quebec School Board is holding off on adopting its 2025-2026 budget with hopes an upcoming court decision will allow it to reclaim control of its surplus to fill some of the funding gaps left by education cuts over
The Western Quebec School Board and other school service centres in the Outaouais are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving news the province has restored $540 million to Quebec’s education budget, from which it had slashed $570 million just
MRC Pontiac mayors voted on May 21 to call on the province to prioritize cellular coverage improvements in the Outaouais and Pontiac in its master plan to better service rural communities, after the region was omitted from a plan to
People working in healthcare and education in the Outaouais are criticizing the Quebec government’s 2025/2026 budget, tabled last week, for not investing enough in these critical social services. The $165-billion budget, titled “For a strong Québec,” was pitched by Finance
A recent initiative from Outaouais’ healthcare provider helps English Quebecers identify bilingual staff in hospitals that aren’t designated bilingual by the province.
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