Alberta to opt out of federal dental plan by 2026
Four months after “opting out” of the federal pharmacare plan, Smith announces Alberta to also ditch dental.
Law Society of AB holds hearing on Former UCP Justice Minister
The hearing is to determine whether Madu: “undermined respect for the administration of justice when he contacted the [EPS] Chief of Police regarding a traffic ticket”
Concern for future of Alberta facial reconstruction clinic
The Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (operated by Covenant Health in partnership with Alberta Health Services) has been phasing out physician contracts, and is soon to lose the last specialist.
Alison Redford appointed to board of Invest Alberta
Political Science professor writes that Bill 20 will restrict voting
Professor Wesley notes that Bill 20 removes the option of vouching for neighbours with out-of-date ID,
UCP declares amendment in Bill C-59 to be a petro-company gag-order
Item 236(1) will require proof of any claimed environmental benefits
AHS sued by health care workers
The plaintiffs are seeking $125 million claiming violations regarding overtime payments, rest periods and 12-hour shift lengths.
Jason Kenney elected to ATCO board
Alberta Medical Association says Alberta very short on oncologists
Diagnoses are up over 40% from a decade ago, while oncologists are up less than 20%
Jonathan Denis cited for professional misconduct
The Law Society of Alberta has him facing two allegations of misconduct. Denis was Alberta Justice Minister from 2012 to 2015.