A new healthcare directive is putting some of the English-speaking community’s fears to rest. On Friday, the provincial government affirmed Quebecers’ right to access healthcare in English in a ten-page directive.
This comes after members of the public felt that an earlier July 18 directive left room for English speakers to be denied care in their language of choice. The three ministers responsible for the file were forced to clarify the directive in print, ultimately replacing it entirely.
To understand the community’s concern, CKUT speaks to Eva Ludvig, president of the Quebec Community Groups Network, which advocates for English-speakers in the province.
The Ministry of the French Language did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CKUT. The Ministry of Health and Social Services directed CKUT to a statement put out on X, formerlyTwitter by Minister Christian Dubé.
