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flag Alberta allows surgeons to do elective procedures in private clinics, sparking national concern over public health care equity.

flag Alberta’s expansion of private health care, allowing surgeons to work in both public and private systems for elective procedures, has drawn criticism from national health advocates who warn it threatens the Canada Health Act’s principles of universality and accessibility. flag The federal government has not publicly condemned the move, though it retains authority to withhold funding for non-compliance. flag Advocates urge Health Minister Marjorie Michel to defend public health care and oppose the trend, which they fear could lead to a two-tier system and encourage similar changes in other provinces. flag Alberta officials deny violating the Act, stating patients won’t pay for essential care.

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