2026-09-14 from westernstandard.news
Alberta's move to allow doctors to work in both public and private health care does not violate the Canada Health Act, according to the Montreal Economic Institute, which says similar mixed-practice models are already permitted in four other provinces.
The MEI said restrictions on doctors working in both systems generally stem from provincial legislation and administrative rules rather than federal law.
“Mixed practice has not developed everywhere that it is permitted, for a number of reasons, but it is important to remember that there are already four provinces that authorize it,” said MEI vice-president of communications Renaud Brossard.
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