Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Alberta's new dual practice health-care model, which allows doctors to work in both the public and private systems, officially launched Tuesday. Premier Danielle Smith says it will relieve strain and reduce wait times, but critics say it will create unequal access to health care.

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