Smith says she needs time to consider the federal government's proposed health-care funding following meetings with the premiers and Trudeau this week.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will reflect on the federal government’s proposed health-care funding deal, even though the Canadian Medical Association is stressing urgency for premiers to make a decision.
The premiers have been asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for more health-care funding as the system is under much strain nationwide. “We’ve all started to give up hope that things can change. Signing these agreements and moving to action that signals we can hope again,” said Dr. Alika Lafontaine with the CMA.
In early January, Smith announced she would be moving ahead with provincial health care reform even without federal funding, stating that Trudeau was not offering enough. On Tuesday, Smith said she’s pleased with what Alberta’s already done to help its health-care system.
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