Quebec paramedics launch indefinite strike in Chaudière-Appalaches and Estrie (essential services maintained)
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Paramedics in parts of Chaudière-Appalaches and Estrie began an indefinite strike at 00:01 on February 16, 2026. Essential emergency services are maintained under a Tribunal order. Affected ambulance operators include Ambulance Marlow, Ambulances La Patrie (Dessercom), CAMBI points of service (e.g., Beauceville, East Broughton, Lac-Etchemin, La Guadeloupe, Sainte‑Claire, Sainte‑Justine, Sainte‑Marie, Saint‑Georges, Saint‑Joseph‑de‑Beauce), and Dessercom (Lac‑Mégantic, Lambton, Windsor). As of early March, unions report talks remain stalled and strike actions continue.
This alert was originally created on 12 March 2026.
Public Impact
Hospitals
Effective Dates
Updates
Organizers
- Travailleurs ambulanciers syndiqués Beauce inc. (TASBI)
- Fédération du préhospitalier du Québec (FPHQ)
Affected Locations
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Estrie
Sources
- https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/avis-de-greve-d-ambulanciers-de-chaudiere-appalaches-et-de-l-estrie-des-services-essentiels-seront-offerts-a-partir-du-16-fevrier-2026-816625906.html
- https://mabeauce.com/2026/02/13/greve-dans-quatre-entreprises-de-services-ambulanciers-de-la-region
- https://cimtchau.ca/nouvelles/les-paramedics-de-la-fphq-denoncent-la-lenteur-des-negociations
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