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As someone who suffers from depression, Éric Boissé says it’s not easy for him to earn a living.

That’s why he drives for the ride-sharing company Uber. When he feels well enough to work, he turns on the mobile application, and that allows him to work on a flexible schedule.

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“Uber got me out of the house,”Boissé said. “After I have a medical appointment I start to work. I’m earning a living, and it feels very good. If I can’t do this anymore, I’ll be very sad.”

Though he only started driving for the company three weeks ago, Boissé’s time with Uber may be coming to an end. That’s because a new bill could mean the end of Uber’s operations in Quebec. The bill was presented by Transport Minister Jacques Daoust on Wednesday in a private meeting of the provincial cabinet, and will be tabled in the National Assembly next week.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Daoust said the bill has been written and there is agreement in cabinet, but he wouldn’t provide details until it is tabled.