MONTREAL — Doctors in Quebec are up in arms over a recent provincial law that imposes a new payment system on physicians and prohibits them from using pressure tactics to oppose the policy.

Meanwhile, neighbouring provinces are openly courting Quebec doctors seeking greener pastures. Here are five things to know about the ongoing battle between physicians and the provincial government.

Related: • FMSQ agrees to mediation process with Quebec government • FMSQ has lost confidence in Dubé, asks François Legault to intervene • FMSQ rejects Quebec’s fourth offer: calls it a ‘declaration of war’ • Legault government imposes special law on doctors, FMSQ announces legal challenge

How did this start?

The Quebec government in May tabled legislation intended to improve health-care access

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