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This legislation formalizes queue-jumping for those who can pay out of pocket or with private insurance for self-referred testing in order to jump to the front of the line for treatment. It is also a move designed to feed the for-profit health care industry and create a market for private health insurance products.

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[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This is a direct violation of the Canada Health Act; so par for course in Berta

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago

Thats why some people want Alberta to separate from Canada. If you're not allowed to abuse your citizens then why even have a province?