Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to opt out of Canada's dental care plan by 2026, citing jurisdictional concerns.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to opt out of Canada's federal dental care plan by 2026, stating that it infringes on provincial jurisdiction. Smith instead wants to negotiate Alberta's share of the federal funding to support dental care as the province sees fit. The $13-billion plan, introduced in May, covers younger children and seniors and is being expanded to include those under 18 and people with disabilities.
June 26, 2024
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