EDMONTON, AB – A bill before the Alberta Legislature will, if passed, allow for the operation and funding of hospitals by private, for-profit entities. Bill 55, The Health Statutes Amendment Act, lets the Health Minister turn hospitals over to private interests, and private operators and charge fees for services. CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal joined ... Read more... The post UCP introduces private, for-profit hospitals appeared first on CUPE Alberta.