The Feds were not part of the deal.  The OMA are big boys.  They should have understood they were accepting reassurances from the province that it was not in a position to give.  They are lucky to have enjoyed these benefits for 13 years.  If I was the OMA, I would be coming after the province for double digit fee increases in the next negotiations.

The comparison with Harper is not valid.  Any incoming federal government can change a previous government's policies.  Fair game.  In this case, the province made representations to the doctors over matters that were not in its jurisdiction.  Not the same thing.