Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to allow physicians to dabble both in the public and private systems at the same time would be a Canadian first, and has drawn mixed reaction from critics and supporters alike.

It has also prompted a number of questions.

Adriana LaGrange, minister of primary services and preventative health services, would not elaborate further on the legislation prior to it being tabled.

And the government did not respond as to when the bill might be tabled. The legislative calendar indicates the fall sitting will end next week.

Alberta premier confirms plans to allow physicians to work in both public and private health care systems

LaGrange said in a statement the government is committed to " ensuring that under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to

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