Santé Québec was created less than two years ago as part of a massive overhaul of Quebec’s health-care system. But now, if the Parti Québécois wins the October 5th election, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he wants to dismantle it and redirect money toward frontline care. Montreal Gazette investigative reporter Aaron Derfel finds some of those claims don’t stand up to scrutiny, and that dismantling Santé Québec could be far more complicated and costly than the PQ suggests. He spoke to Andrew Carter.

<p>Sant&eacute; Qu&eacute;bec was created less than two years ago as part of a massive overhaul of Quebec&rsquo;s health-care system. But now, if the Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois wins the October 5th election, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he wants to dismantle it and redirect money toward frontline care.&nbsp;Montreal Gazette investigative reporter Aaron Derfel finds some of those claims don&rsquo;t stand up to scrutiny, and that dismantling Sant&eacute; Qu&eacute;bec could be far more complicated and costly than the PQ suggests. He spoke to Andrew Carter.</p>

The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.

<p>The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.</p>