This legislation formalizes queue-jumping for those who can pay out of pocket or with private insurance for self-referred testing in order to jump to the front of the line for treatment. It is also a move designed to feed the for-profit health care industry and create a market for private health insurance products.

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    This is a direct violation of the Canada Health Act; so par for course in Berta

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      Thats why some people want Alberta to separate from Canada. If you’re not allowed to abuse your citizens then why even have a province?

  • CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de
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    In a situation where there is constraints on the supply of a service, letting people who pay more jump to the front of the line doesn’t magically loosen the constraint. It just makes it cost more for the same service.