Alberta Begins Health System Reform Despite ‘Disappointment’ With Federal Funding Plan: Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to members of the media during a press conference in Ottawa on Feb. 7, 2023. Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press

Alberta’s premier says the province has begun reforming its health system despite being disappointed with the $196 billion health fund that the federal government has pledged to the provinces and territories over the next 10 years.

“Obviously, the premiers were somewhat disappointed with the amount of new funding announced for health care,” Danielle Smith told reporters at a press conference on Feb. 9.