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Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith is rolling out a bold new healthcare plan letting some specialists offer private services while still working in public hospitals — sparking fierce debate. The move, targeting only certain surgical fields and excluding family doctors, aims to ease wait times without compromising public care — especially for cancer and life-threatening conditions. With 400 doctors already signing up and strict oversight promised, the province hopes Ottawa will approve this dual-practice model as a solution to funding woes. But critics warn it risks creating a two-tiered system where wealthier patients get faster access, fueling protests and calls for federal protection of universal healthcare.

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