Privatization
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Health advocates urge feds to take a stance on Alberta’s health privatizationHealth-care advocates are lobbying lawmakers and calling on the federal government to take a stance on Alberta's latest moves to expand privatization of health care.HealthFeb 9
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Leaked documents reveal Alberta’s plan to dismantle AHS, possibly sell off care homesUnder the new organization, AHS would become one of four agencies that oversee health care tied not to geographic regions, as is currently the case, but to service delivery.HealthNov 7, 2023
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Alberta Opposition urges audit of failed provincial lab testing privatization planAdriana LaGrange declined to say how much the province will pay Dynalife to take back assets and assume operations, saying those details are still being hashed out.HealthAug 21, 2023
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98% of London voters oppose Ontario’s privatization health care planOn Tuesday, the London Health Coalition announced that of the 15,483 residents who filled a ballot about privatized public health care, 15,305 people were against Bill 60.CanadaMay 30, 2023
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St. Lawrence College celebrates 50 years of nursing programAfter first launching the program in 1973, St. Lawrence College celebrated 50 years of its Nursing program on Saturday with over 100 alumni in attendance.CanadaApr 29, 2023
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Manitoba government revives plan to test liquor sales in more retail outletsIt's not clear if the bill will become law before an election is called.PoliticsMar 9, 2023
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Sask. Premier Scott Moe expecting increased health care funding ahead of meetingMoe said the premiers asked for a $28-billion increase to the federal government's contributions to health care, calling it a return to the feds being a fair funding partner.HealthFeb 6, 2023
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Majority of Canadians support private options for health care, poll showsAs provinces turn to the private sector to address health system pressures, a new poll suggests a majority of Canadians are open to the idea of private delivery of health care.CanadaFeb 6, 2023
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Moving public health services to for-profit clinics raises ‘legitimate concerns’: DuclosOntario’s plan to expand private delivery of public health care raises 'legitimate concerns' about equitable access to needed health services, says Health Minister Jean-Yves DuclosHealthJan 17, 2023
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N.B. opposition parties say new bill opens door for corporate involvement in health-care systemHealth Minister Bruce Fitch says the bill is intended to allow for some surgeries to be done outside of hospital to free up resources for more complicated procedures.HealthDec 1, 2022
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