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Alberta minister disputes federal oversight of private health law
Alberta Hospitals Minister Adriana LaGrange is challenging the federal government to respect provincial authority regarding Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act. The legislation allows certain physicians to perform both publicly funded and privately paid surgeries, a move critics describe as creating a two-tier health care system.
LaGrange expressed concern over reports that federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is considering discretionary penalties under the Canada Health Act. LaGrange stated that the province's dual-practice model does not violate federal law and emphasized that Albertans will not have to pay out of pocket for medically necessary care.
Public health care advocates, including Chris Gallaway of Friends of Medicare, have criticized the federal government for failing to denounce the legislation. They argue the law may be illegal under the Canada Health Act and that the federal government must enforce its principles to protect the public system.
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Adriana LaGrange · Alberta · Canada Health Act · Friends of Medicare · Marjorie Michel
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Alberta’s Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, allows some physicians to perform both publicly funded and privately paid surgeries. rimbeyreview.com · pipestoneflyer.ca · todayinbc.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The federal government is in contact with the Alberta government to mitigate adverse impacts on the public system. rimbeyreview.com · pipestoneflyer.ca · todayinbc.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alberta’s Bill 11 is illegal under the Canada Health Act. rimbeyreview.com · pipestoneflyer.ca · todayinbc.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bill 11 is scheduled to launch on September 1. rimbeyreview.com · pipestoneflyer.ca · todayinbc.com