Report on the 41st Colloque Jean-Yves Rivard

This report summarizes the discussions held during the 41st edition of the Jean-Yves-Rivard Symposium, which took place on May 9, 2024, and focused on the workforce crisis in Quebec's healthcare system. Through four keynote presentations and two panel discussions bringing together researchers, healthcare professionals, decision-makers, union representatives and patients, it highlights the structural, organizational, cultural, and individual factors contributing to this crisis. The document offers a multi-level analysis of the causes and identifies integrated courses of action, ranging from professional recognition to governance modernization and human resources optimization. It aims to inform current debates and to support the systemic transformations necessary to provide a sustainable response to the healthcare workforce crisis.