'We Are Listening' to Albertans' Concerns About Bill 11, Says Federal Health Ministry

'We are listening' to Albertans' concerns about Bill 11, says federal health ministry

Public health care supporters are frustrated that federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel has failed to clearly denounce Alberta’s Bill 11 with only days left before the Sept. 1 launch of what critics call two-tier health care that takes resources away from the public system. Under Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, some physicians will be allowed to perform both publicly funded and privately paid surgeries so Albertans who have the mon…

Federal health minister voices concern as Alberta implements dual-practice health-care model

With Alberta’s dual-practice health-care model set to roll out in September, Canada’s health minister is speaking out about why the policy troubles her.