Most Canadians oppose dual-practice health care, survey finds, as Alberta defends controversial new law 

Alberta’s Bill 11, which will take effect in September, allows doctors to provide some public and private services simultaneously. But a new survey finds that 56 per cent of Albertans are against the legislation, and only 34 per cent in support.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel sent a letter to the Alberta government on July 24 outlining her concerns with Bill 11, as she is unsure 'how it can work' with the Canada Health Act.

Canadians broadly oppose Alberta's new dual-practice health-care law, according to the results of a new survey, which also found strong support for Canada's public health-care system.

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