Friends of Medicare's executive director, Chris Gallaway, will be joining our friends at the BC Health Coalition and Dr. Saad Ahmed for an important and timely panel discussion on January 20 — Join us!

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BCHC: Voices for Public Health Care

Panel Discussion: Alberta’s shift toward U.S.-Style two-tier Health Care

Alberta’s Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, seeks to replace single-payer universal public health care with a U.S.-style, two-tier health care by allowing private insurance and direct charges for medically necessary care.

This legislation establishes a parallel private market for medically necessary care, where access is based on ability to pay rather than need. In clear contrast, the Canada Health Act—one of our country’s most important achievements—was passed unanimously to guarantee equal access to care without financial barriers, reflecting shared values of equity and compassion. 

The push for U.S style two-tier care will not stop at Alberta’s border. This webinar explores what Bill 11 means, why it matters, and what’s at stake nationwide. 

                   

      Guest Speakers:

• Chris Gallaway, Executive Director, Friends of Medicare (Alberta)

• Dr. Saad Ahmed, Family Physician, Canadian Doctors for Medicare (Vancouver)

      Host:

• Ayendri Riddell, Director of Policy and Campaigns, BC Health Coalition

Join us for this online panel discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:00 pm!

➤ Register now to save your spot

Posted by Alyssa Pretty on January 07, 2026