Tentative deals reached between province and Doctors Nova Scotia

CITYnews halifax \ By Mark Hodgins

Doctors Nova Scotia announced Monday the organization has reached tentative agreements on new four-year contracts for physicians in the province.

The organization said the deals have been presented to more than 3,400 doctors for ratification. Voting on the agreements will happen in July, with a result expected by the 20th.

“We have reached the best deals possible for Nova Scotia’s doctors, while also ensuring the best care for the people of Nova Scotia,” said Dr. Colin Audain, President of Doctors Nova Scotia. “These contracts, if ratified, will help stabilize some of the most critical services in our province.”

The deals come after five months of negotiations. No details are being made public until the vote is counted.

The organization said the previous 2019 master agreement expired at the end of March.