Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say | Unpublished
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Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say

April 4, 2026

As the health authority in Quebec's Abitibi-Témiscamingue region pushes for official bilingual status for its southernmost health facilities to improve access for English speakers, residents say bigger accessibility issues stem from a policy change implemented last year that created a barrier to accessing health care in Ontario.



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