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Alberta's Private Healthcare Bill Sparks Two-Tier System Fears

N.S. Health Coalition concerned Alberta has paved the way for two-tiered health system

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N.S. Health Coalition concerned Alberta has paved the way for two-tiered health system

Labour organizations and members from the Nova Scotia and the Canadian Health coalitions are critical of Alberta’s Bill 11, which would allow physicians to receive private payment for care otherwise covered publicly.

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Labour groups and health coalitions are condemning Alberta's Bill 11, which permits physicians to accept private payments for publicly-covered services. The legislation raises concerns about creating a two-tiered healthcare system. Nova Scotia and Canadian health advocates warn the precedent could undermine universal healthcare access.

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