The Legault government is releasing $35.8 million to improve access to pre-hospital emergency services, notably by increasing ambulance coverage.

Health Minister Christian Dubé made the announcement Thursday, stating that the government’s objective is to offer “the best possible pre-hospital coverage to Quebecers in all regions.”

Quebec will therefore add, starting this year, 35,000 hours of ambulance coverage service “according to regional realities and observed needs.”

Part of the money will also be used to convert shift schedules, during which paramedics must remain available 24 hours a day to respond to emergency calls, to hourly schedules.

Furthermore, Quebec is tripling funding for the first responder program, increasing it from $11 million to $32.7 million for all regions.

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