The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association have signed a new 2023-27 Memorandum of Agreement.
This agreement helps improve physician recruitment and retention and makes Newfoundland and Labrador a more attractive place for Memorial University of Newfoundland medical graduates, as well as Canadian, and internationally-trained physicians.
Highlights of the new agreement include:
- Compensation increases that bring all disciplines to competitive levels.
- Increased compensation for some emergency departments, including after-hours premiums.
- A new payment model to increase access to community primary care.
- Dedicated funding for continuing professional development for all physicians.
- Increased physician benefits.
The new agreement is effective from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027.
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“I am pleased that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the physicians of this province have signed a memorandum of agreement. Both the negotiating teams from the Provincial Government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association worked tirelessly to craft an agreement that prioritizes the well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, and our physicians. This deal positions us strongly to provide enhanced health care for all residents and will help to entice more medical professionals to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier, President of Treasury Board Secretariat
Minister of Finance
“We made a commitment to work with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association to make sure we could reach an agreement. Our recruitment and retention strategy is working and physicians are choosing to work in Newfoundland and Labrador. We’re confident this new agreement will help recruit and retain even more.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Health and Community Services
“Physicians are driving change to build a stronger, more sustainable health care system for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The signing of this new agreement is a major step toward stabilizing the physician workforce and positioning the province as a competitive player on the national stage. It will help keep MUN medical graduates here at home and attract both Canadian and internationally trained physicians from abroad. By strengthening our ability to recruit and retain physicians, we’re paving the way for better access to care and healthier outcomes for patients throughout the province.”
Dr. Cynthia Slade
President, Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association
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