Advocates to hold nationwide Day of Action for federal action to stop two-tier, American-style health care

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Advocates to hold nationwide Day of Action for federal action to stop two-tier, American-style health careAuthor of the article:TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Tuesday, September 1, health coalitions and allies across Canada will hold information pickets, rallies, and other actions in a National Day of Action to amplify our calls on the Federal Government to take action against Alberta’s Bill 11.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountWith the legislation set to take effect on September 1, the Ontario Health Coalition and several other health coalitions are coming together to send an urgent, unified message to the federal government: there is no more time to waste. We are urging federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and Prime Minister Mark Carney to fulfil their responsibility to enforce the Canada Health Act to protect Canada’s universal, single-payer, public Medicare system and health care for Canadians that is accessible based on need, not ability to pay.Actions will be held in 26 communities across Canada on Tuesday, September 1 as follows:Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againALBERTACalgary 12 pm MDT Corey Hogan’s office, 1717 10th Street NWEdmonton 12 pm MDT Eleanor Olszewski’s office, 12220 Stony Plain RoadLeduc 4:30 pm MDT Mike Lake’s office101, 4710 – 50 StreetLethbridge 12 pm MDT Rachael Thomas’ office, 255 8th Street SouthMedicine Hat 12 pm MDT Glen Motz’ office, 1306-2810 13th avenue SERed Deer 12 pm MDT, Burton Bailey’s office, 100A-4315 55th AvenueSt. Albert 12 pm MDT, Michael Cooper’s office, 1220-20 Perron StreetBRITISH COLUMBIAVancouver 12 pm PDT Gregor Robertson’s office, 360 – 3150 54th Avenue EVictoria 12 pm PDT Will Greaves’ office, 210-852 Fort StreetMANITOBAWinnipeg 12 pm ADT Doug Eyolfson’s office, D-3092 Portage AvenueNEW BRUNSWICKMoncton 12 pm ADT Ginette Petitpas-Taylor’s office, 272 St. George St # 110Fredericton 12 pm ADT David Myles’s office, 590-77 Westmoreland St.NOVA SCOTIACape Breton 12 pm ADT Jaime Battiste’s office, 729 Highway 105, Boularderie EastNORTHWEST TERRITORIESYellowknife 12 pm MDT Rebecca Alty’s office, 114-5109 48th StreetONTARIOGrey Bruce 10 am EDT Alex Ruff’s office, 1101 Second Avenue E., Owen SoundToronto 4 pm EDT Danielle Martin’s office, 622 College StreetWaterloo 12 pm EDT Bardish Chagger’s office, 100 Regina Street S.Hamilton 11 am EDT Aslam Rana’s office, 25 Charlton Avenue E.London 11 am EDT Arielle Kayabaga’s office, 390 Commissioners Road W.Windsor 1 pm EDT Kathy Borrelli’s office, 9733 Tecumseh Road E.Thunder Bay 12 pm EDT Patty Hajdu’s office, 705 Red River RoadKingston 3:30-5:30 pm EDT Mark Gerretsen’s office, 234 Concession StreetSt. Catharines 11 am-1 pm EDT Chris Bittle’s office, #1-61 Geneva StreetP.E.I.Cornwall 11 am ADT Heath MacDonald’s office, 4 Meadowbank Rd #2, CornwallQUEBECMontréal 12 pm EDT Minister of Health Marjorie Michel’s office, 1100, Boulevard Crémazie E.SASKATCHEWANSend letters to MP Buckley Belanger 4-306 Husky Ave., Air Ronge, SK S0J 3G0Alberta’s Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (no. 2), formerly known as Bill 11, passed December 11, 2025.The legislation establishes an unprecedented model of two-tiered health care access in Alberta by permitting physicians to work in both the public and private systems concurrently, including charging patients out of pocket for medically-necessary services.No other province currently permits this “dual-practice” model.Legal opinion prepared by Goldblatt Partners LLP for the Canadian Health Coalition states that Bill 11 violates the principles of comprehensiveness, accessibility, and universality protected and required by the Canada Health Act, and violates the prohibitions against extra-billing and user fees.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.(Alberta) Friends of Medicare Chris Gallaway, 780-995-6659BC Health Coalition Cherie Payne, 778-999-6235 Canadian Health Coalition Jason MacLean, 902-549-1888Manitoba Health Coalition Noah Schulz, 431-844-2650New Brunswick Health Coalition Jean-Claude Basque, basque122@gmail.comNova Scotia Health Coalition Jennifer Benoit, 902-406-9422Northwest Territories Alternatives North, 867-920-2765Ontario Health Coalition Natalie Mehra, 416-230-6402Grey Bruce Brenda Scott, 519-375-5812Toronto greatertorontohc@gmail.comWaterloo Jim Stewart, 519-588-5841Hamilton Janina Lebon, 905-545-5514London Peter Bergmanis, 519-860-4403Windsor Patrick Hannon, 519-860-4403Thunder Bay Jules Tupker, 807-627-6249Kingston Joan Jardin, 613-305-2716St. Catharines Sue Hotte, 905-932-1646PEI Health Coalition Mary Boyd, Chair, 902-969-2693(Quebec)Coalition solidarité santé Geneviève Lamarche, Coordonnatrice, 514-442-0577Saskatchewan Rachel Loewen-Walker, rachel@alchemygroup.caNotice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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