Privatization
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FOM Responds to the Cambie Case Appeal
Friends of Medicare's statement on today’s decision from the British Columbia Court of Appeal
This morning, the British Columbia Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed Dr. Brian Day’s appeal of the lower court’s ruling on the Cambie Case, re-affirming that provincial laws which limit a two-tier health care system do not contravene the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Written by Friends of Medicare
July 15, 2022 -
Home care privatization about private profit, not better care
Yesterday afternoon, the Alberta government announced they will be further privatizing home care services, releasing a request for expressions of interest and qualifications (RFEOIQ), set to close in July of this year. This plan will see Albertans with complex health and care needs being sent into the community, without providing details as to whether additional supports will be made available.
Written by Friends of Medicare
June 03, 2022 -
Privatization of lab services continues to be a bad deal for Albertans
Today the Alberta government reiterated their plans to privatize Alberta’s medical laboratory services, announcing that they have finalized their agreement with DynaLIFE to begin providing community lab services as of December 2022.
Written by Friends of Medicare
June 02, 2022
