Danielle Smith’s plan for the dismantling of Alberta Health Services has been clear for years. Since her ascent to the premiership, it’s now UCP policy. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Aug. 30, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/08/30/Smith-Radical-Plan-Privatize-Hospitals/

Smith’s Radical Plan to Privatize Hospitals Should Not Surprise

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