Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association announced that they have reached a tentative agreement for the renewal of its Memorandum of Agreement.

The agreement represents physicians’ remuneration in the province with focus on the retention and recruitment of physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Details regarding the agreement will be released when the medical association completes its ratification process.

By working together with physicians and other health care providers, the Provincial Government is reimagining the delivery of health care, as envisioned by Health Accord NL.

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“I’d like to thank the negotiating teams from government, the medical association and the health authority for reaching a tentative memorandum of agreement. Collaboration and mutual respect have been key to our deliberations – all with the goal of retaining and recruiting physicians and providing quality health care services to the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board

“We commend the Provincial Government for recognizing the crucial role of physicians in delivering high-quality medical care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. This tentative agreement underscores our collective dedication to stabilizing the province’s medical workforce and improving access to care for patients. The NLMA remains committed to continued partnership with the Provincial Government and NL Health Services to strengthen our health care system and improve health outcomes for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Dr. Steve Major
President, Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association

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