We are still facing this crisis. Even though the pandemic is running out of steam again, there is still some catching up to do not in terms of providing care, but also in terms of making the environment attractive for caregivers and learners.
One‑time transfers allow us to catch up, but we need to take a medium‑ and long‑term view. When a family medicine position is left vacant, it represents 30 to 35 years of reduced access to primary care in Quebec. If you multiply that by 1,000, I'll let you do the math on how many people won't have access to care. If they do have access, the delays won't always be acceptable.