EDMONTON – Alberta’s cabinet minister in charge of primary health care is facing questions on possible major changes in how family doctors operate.
The Globe and Mail newspaper is reporting that Alberta is considering legislative changes that would permit doctors to work under the public and private health systems as they see fit.
The Canadian Medical Association, which represents physicians across the country, says Albertans will be left waiting longer to access health care if the government moves forward with the plan.
Primary Care Minister Adriana LaGrange declined to provide details about the changes when asked by reporters.
But she says legislation is coming soon.
LaGrange says she’s always looking for ways to make sure Albertans can access medical care easier and that Albertans will never have to pay to see their family doctor.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 18, 2025.
