EXACTLY!!
Not helpful, even to those who jump the queue ... "over-diagnosis, anxiety, latrogenic injury"
Typically, the policy is driven by ideology, not evidence
#SupportPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
Not helpful, even to those who jump the queue ... "over-diagnosis, anxiety, latrogenic injury"
Typically, the policy is driven by ideology, not evidence
#SupportPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
‼️ Sum: Ugh ‼️
ZERO evidence to support this move!
Eg, likely to:
> costs to healthcare system
> overdiagnosis, anxiety, iatrogenic injury
> confusion & inequities
> wait times for public
Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week globalnews.ca/news/1199559...
ZERO evidence to support this move!
Eg, likely to:
> costs to healthcare system
> overdiagnosis, anxiety, iatrogenic injury
> confusion & inequities
> wait times for public
Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week globalnews.ca/news/1199559...
Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week | Globalnews.ca
Patients will pay for the tests when they receive them and potentially be reimbursed if the results lead to a cancer diagnosis, the Alberta government said.
globalnews.ca
July 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
EXACTLY!!
Not helpful, even to those who jump the queue ... "over-diagnosis, anxiety, latrogenic injury"
Typically, the policy is driven by ideology, not evidence
#SupportPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
Not helpful, even to those who jump the queue ... "over-diagnosis, anxiety, latrogenic injury"
Typically, the policy is driven by ideology, not evidence
#SupportPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
"As the federal govt argued in Cambie,'from a federal perspective, when enrolled physicians charge insured residents for insured services, this is in contravention of the extra-billing & user charge provisions of the Canada Health Act' ..."
#StopBill11
#ProtectPublicHealth
#NoToPrivatization
#StopBill11
#ProtectPublicHealth
#NoToPrivatization
The opinion is clear: “Facilitating a two-tier regime introducing private payment for medically required services which in turn can lead to preferential access is directly contrary to the core requirements, criteria & principles of the Canada Health Act.”
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May 6, 2026 at 5:16 PM
"As the federal govt argued in Cambie,'from a federal perspective, when enrolled physicians charge insured residents for insured services, this is in contravention of the extra-billing & user charge provisions of the Canada Health Act' ..."
#StopBill11
#ProtectPublicHealth
#NoToPrivatization
#StopBill11
#ProtectPublicHealth
#NoToPrivatization
In case you missed one of the many town hall gatherings across the province, this is a great opportunity to hear Dr. Parks and get important information about our public heath care system.
#Bill11
#abhealth
#NoToPrivatization
#ableg
#Bill11
#abhealth
#NoToPrivatization
#ableg
FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social have been touring Alberta with our Urgent Conversation townhalls. We've talked to THOUSANDS of Albertans in 19 communities about our public health care—and we want to talk to YOU too!
Join us for our ONLINE townhall this April 19!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/virtualtownh...
Join us for our ONLINE townhall this April 19!
www.friendsofmedicare.org/virtualtownh...
April 16, 2026 at 2:47 AM
In case you missed one of the many town hall gatherings across the province, this is a great opportunity to hear Dr. Parks and get important information about our public heath care system.
#Bill11
#abhealth
#NoToPrivatization
#ableg
#Bill11
#abhealth
#NoToPrivatization
#ableg
nursesunions.ca/new-report-o...
We need to be listening to the nurses -- and smart economists, too!!
#ProtectPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
We need to be listening to the nurses -- and smart economists, too!!
#ProtectPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
New report outlines the economic benefits of Canada’s public health care system Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
Silas: Public health care is not only vital to Canadians’ well-being – it is also foundational to our economy. March 30, 2026 (Ottawa, ON) – In the face of worsening trade and economic threats from th...
nursesunions.ca
April 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
nursesunions.ca/new-report-o...
We need to be listening to the nurses -- and smart economists, too!!
#ProtectPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
We need to be listening to the nurses -- and smart economists, too!!
#ProtectPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
Stand up for the #CanadianHealthAct
#SupportPublicHealth
#cdnpoli
#cdnhealth
#RepealBillAB11
#NoToPrivatization
#SupportPublicHealth
#cdnpoli
#cdnhealth
#RepealBillAB11
#NoToPrivatization
If this federal government does not find some strength and stand up for Public Medicare, we’re going to lose it in Canada.
#onpoli #abpoli #bcpoli #polqc #nbpoli #nlpoli #nspoli #peipoli #cdnpoli #dougford #daniellesmith #markcarney #healthcare #nursing
#onpoli #abpoli #bcpoli #polqc #nbpoli #nlpoli #nspoli #peipoli #cdnpoli #dougford #daniellesmith #markcarney #healthcare #nursing
March 3, 2026 at 7:44 PM
FOM & over 200 advocates & health care workers (incl. 30+ Albertans!) are in Ottawa this week for the Canadian Health Coalition's annual lobby for public health care!
We're calling on our federal government to speak up & enforce the Canada Health Act: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertanshea...
We're calling on our federal government to speak up & enforce the Canada Health Act: www.friendsofmedicare.org/albertanshea...
February 9, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Pls sign and share: PETITION TO PROTECT & STRENGTHEN ALBERTA’S PUBLIC HEALTH CARE
If you haven't experienced the deadly decline in our healthcare system, YOU WILL. We must speak out!
#NoToPrivatization
#NoTo2TierHealthcare
www.friendsofmedicare.org/notwotier?re...
If you haven't experienced the deadly decline in our healthcare system, YOU WILL. We must speak out!
#NoToPrivatization
#NoTo2TierHealthcare
www.friendsofmedicare.org/notwotier?re...
No Two-Tier Health Care!
Every Albertan deserves timely, quality public health care based on need, NOT whether or not they can pay for it.
Sign the petition: Say NO to two-tier health care in Alberta!
www.friendsofmedicare.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Pls sign and share: PETITION TO PROTECT & STRENGTHEN ALBERTA’S PUBLIC HEALTH CARE
If you haven't experienced the deadly decline in our healthcare system, YOU WILL. We must speak out!
#NoToPrivatization
#NoTo2TierHealthcare
www.friendsofmedicare.org/notwotier?re...
If you haven't experienced the deadly decline in our healthcare system, YOU WILL. We must speak out!
#NoToPrivatization
#NoTo2TierHealthcare
www.friendsofmedicare.org/notwotier?re...
"A shortage of skilled health care professionals to provide care is the biggest issue Albertans are facing when it comes to access and nothing announced today will help solve that,” concluded Gallaway, ED @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
#abhealth
#ableg
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
#ableg
#NoToPrivatization
“It's pretty clear that today's announcement of a so-called action plan was really just cover for the government's real priority, their plan to spend even more of our public health care dollars on private surgical contracts."
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/acute_care_a...
Read more: www.friendsofmedicare.org/acute_care_a...
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"A shortage of skilled health care professionals to provide care is the biggest issue Albertans are facing when it comes to access and nothing announced today will help solve that,” concluded Gallaway, ED @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
#abhealth
#ableg
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
#ableg
#NoToPrivatization
“Albertans own these hospitals, and we deserve to know whether the government’s plan for them serves the public interest, or the financial interests of for-profit corps and their shareholders,” said Gallaway, ED of @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
#supportPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
#supportPublicHealthcare
“Given this government’s track record, we are extremely concerned that they are laying the groundwork for Alberta’s hospitals to be privatized & sold off”: Chris Gallaway.
FOM responds to the government's plan to "decentralize health care decision-making": www.friendsofmedicare.org/privatizing_...
FOM responds to the government's plan to "decentralize health care decision-making": www.friendsofmedicare.org/privatizing_...
June 18, 2025 at 3:13 AM
“Albertans own these hospitals, and we deserve to know whether the government’s plan for them serves the public interest, or the financial interests of for-profit corps and their shareholders,” said Gallaway, ED of @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
#supportPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#abhealth
#supportPublicHealthcare
Letter carriers deliver more than just mail — we provide a vital service that connects all Americans. But none of it happens without a strong, public Postal Service and the dedication of 640,000 USPS employees. Privatization poses a direct threat to that service. We say #HellNo!
March 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
WTF! The felon is in discussions to privatize Freddie Mac and Fann8e Mae. They really do not want anyone but rich white men to own property.
Citi, BoA, you're on notice.
#trumpisaPedophile
#GuardiansofPedophiles
#NotoPrivatization
Citi, BoA, you're on notice.
#trumpisaPedophile
#GuardiansofPedophiles
#NotoPrivatization
August 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
WTF! The felon is in discussions to privatize Freddie Mac and Fann8e Mae. They really do not want anyone but rich white men to own property.
Citi, BoA, you're on notice.
#trumpisaPedophile
#GuardiansofPedophiles
#NotoPrivatization
Citi, BoA, you're on notice.
#trumpisaPedophile
#GuardiansofPedophiles
#NotoPrivatization
Mood in Nashville. 78,000 households still without power and local gov is like , "meh, figure it out yourselves."
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www.instagram.com/p/DUBljZMAcG...
elmahabacenter on Instagram: "Absolutely unnecessary stress on Nashvillians#nashville #winterstormfern #governance #mutualaid #notoprivatizationView all 15 comme…"
Absolutely unnecessary stress on Nashvillians#nashville #winterstormfern #governance #mutualaid #notoprivatization
www.instagram.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Mood in Nashville. 78,000 households still without power and local gov is like , "meh, figure it out yourselves."
www.instagram.com/p/DUBljZMAcG...
www.instagram.com/p/DUBljZMAcG...
I’m watching this show and this woman is only 23 with an unknown illness that brings her into hospital every three months. If we are not careful #Canada this will be the future of our healthcare in the hands of #Conservatives. #NeverPoilievre #Poilievre #SaveOurHealthcare #NoToPrivatization
February 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I’m watching this show and this woman is only 23 with an unknown illness that brings her into hospital every three months. If we are not careful #Canada this will be the future of our healthcare in the hands of #Conservatives. #NeverPoilievre #Poilievre #SaveOurHealthcare #NoToPrivatization
I may not work for the USPS, but I say "it IS time to #strike".
I love my USPS folks, and they are part of one of our oldest institutions. They helped this country communicate and develop, we can't let the broligarchs turn it into a "bUsInEsS"! 💌📨📮📬
#SaveUSPS #USPSisNotForSale #NoToPrivatization
I love my USPS folks, and they are part of one of our oldest institutions. They helped this country communicate and develop, we can't let the broligarchs turn it into a "bUsInEsS"! 💌📨📮📬
#SaveUSPS #USPSisNotForSale #NoToPrivatization
I read the 13 pages of the Wells Fargo Equity Report USPS Privatization: A Framework, and my emotions bounced from sad to mad many times.
Key take-away; they assume we won't strike so they think they'd be in the clear to decimate USPS and the unions.
*hint hint* maybe it's time to do it 🤷♀️
Key take-away; they assume we won't strike so they think they'd be in the clear to decimate USPS and the unions.
*hint hint* maybe it's time to do it 🤷♀️
A leaked Wall Street memo confirms that privatizing the Post Office would mean higher prices, mass layoffs, and worse service — especially for rural America.
March 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I may not work for the USPS, but I say "it IS time to #strike".
I love my USPS folks, and they are part of one of our oldest institutions. They helped this country communicate and develop, we can't let the broligarchs turn it into a "bUsInEsS"! 💌📨📮📬
#SaveUSPS #USPSisNotForSale #NoToPrivatization
I love my USPS folks, and they are part of one of our oldest institutions. They helped this country communicate and develop, we can't let the broligarchs turn it into a "bUsInEsS"! 💌📨📮📬
#SaveUSPS #USPSisNotForSale #NoToPrivatization
Privatization=sucking out every last dime out of an individual leading to debt or even death. Healthcare insurance is a perfect example of that. This is what it's all about fattening the coffers of those who are pushing for privatization. We all should persist in rejecting it! #NoToPrivatization
February 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Privatization=sucking out every last dime out of an individual leading to debt or even death. Healthcare insurance is a perfect example of that. This is what it's all about fattening the coffers of those who are pushing for privatization. We all should persist in rejecting it! #NoToPrivatization
Ramon Ang's SMC, through its NAIA consortium, is set to bloat its profits this September by jacking up NAIA terminal fees.
#NoToPrivatization #PeopleEconomics
#NoToPrivatization #PeopleEconomics
August 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Ramon Ang's SMC, through its NAIA consortium, is set to bloat its profits this September by jacking up NAIA terminal fees.
#NoToPrivatization #PeopleEconomics
#NoToPrivatization #PeopleEconomics
Irespeto ang prangkisa sa NORDECO aron makapadayon pa ang kooperatiba sa paghatag og abot-kaya nga kuryente para sa katawhan sa Davao del Norte ug Davao de Oro! 8/8
Serbisyo sa tao, huwag gawing negosyo!
#NoToPrivatization #59BayanMuna #BayanMuna
Serbisyo sa tao, huwag gawing negosyo!
#NoToPrivatization #59BayanMuna #BayanMuna
February 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Irespeto ang prangkisa sa NORDECO aron makapadayon pa ang kooperatiba sa paghatag og abot-kaya nga kuryente para sa katawhan sa Davao del Norte ug Davao de Oro! 8/8
Serbisyo sa tao, huwag gawing negosyo!
#NoToPrivatization #59BayanMuna #BayanMuna
Serbisyo sa tao, huwag gawing negosyo!
#NoToPrivatization #59BayanMuna #BayanMuna
“Steiner comes directly from service on FedEx’s board of directors, presenting a clear conflict of interest. Private shippers have been waiting to get USPS out of parcel delivery for years. Steiner’s selection is an open invitation to do just that.”
— NALC President Renfroe
nalc.org/news/nalc-up...
— NALC President Renfroe
nalc.org/news/nalc-up...
May 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
DİSK / GENEL-İŞ Council of Chairs on 📅 23 June the UN #PublicServicesDay :
📣 #NoToAusterity
📣 #NoToPrivatization
📣 #NoToDeregulation
Defending quality public services is defending democracy, equality and the right to a decent living! ✊
#PSDay2025
@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
@epsu.bsky.social
📣 #NoToAusterity
📣 #NoToPrivatization
📣 #NoToDeregulation
Defending quality public services is defending democracy, equality and the right to a decent living! ✊
#PSDay2025
@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
@epsu.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
DİSK / GENEL-İŞ Council of Chairs on 📅 23 June the UN #PublicServicesDay :
📣 #NoToAusterity
📣 #NoToPrivatization
📣 #NoToDeregulation
Defending quality public services is defending democracy, equality and the right to a decent living! ✊
#PSDay2025
@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
@epsu.bsky.social
📣 #NoToAusterity
📣 #NoToPrivatization
📣 #NoToDeregulation
Defending quality public services is defending democracy, equality and the right to a decent living! ✊
#PSDay2025
@psiglobalunion.bsky.social
@epsu.bsky.social
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants voters to sleepwalk through this election, but we can’t afford to do that, Luisa D’Amato writes.
An unnecessary election? Yes, but we have to show up, and speak up, anyway
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants voters to sleepwalk through this election, but we can’t afford to do that, Luisa D’Amato writes.
www.therecord.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
March 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I hope we can keep their greedy, sticky little claws off our United States postal Service! No to privatization!
#Notoprivatization
#KeepWallStreetOut
#Notoprivatization
#KeepWallStreetOut
A leaked Wall Street memo confirms that privatizing the Post Office would mean higher prices, mass layoffs, and worse service — especially for rural America.
Wall Street Bankers Salivate Over Postal Privatization | Revolving Door Project
A leaked Wells Fargo paper reveals how corporate profiteers could ransack an institution older than America itself.
therevolvingdoorproject.org
March 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I hope we can keep their greedy, sticky little claws off our United States postal Service! No to privatization!
#Notoprivatization
#KeepWallStreetOut
#Notoprivatization
#KeepWallStreetOut
#Ontario is headed in the same direction if we continue to allow Doug Ford to maliciously strip away our investment in each other, an investment for our descendants.
#GeneralStrike
#PublicServices
#Investments
#DougFord
#NoToPrivatization
#GeneralStrike
#PublicServices
#Investments
#DougFord
#NoToPrivatization
March 13, 2026 at 2:45 AM
#Ontario is headed in the same direction if we continue to allow Doug Ford to maliciously strip away our investment in each other, an investment for our descendants.
#GeneralStrike
#PublicServices
#Investments
#DougFord
#NoToPrivatization
#GeneralStrike
#PublicServices
#Investments
#DougFord
#NoToPrivatization
“Now is the moment for Albertans to speak up loudly to say no to American-style, two-tiered health care where the rich get care while the rest of us are left waiting longer or forced to go without,” concluded Gallaway, ED @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
#NoToPrivatization
#ProtectPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#ProtectPublicHealthcare
Bill 11 regulations were announced today and...
“This government is dismantling [public health care] bit by bit to make it easier for private health care companies, shareholders & the private insurance industry to profit off of the growing care needs of Albertans”: FOM's Chris Gallaway
“This government is dismantling [public health care] bit by bit to make it easier for private health care companies, shareholders & the private insurance industry to profit off of the growing care needs of Albertans”: FOM's Chris Gallaway
Government Continues to Prioritize Profits Over Care with Bill 11 Surgical Regulations
Government Continues to Prioritize Profits Over Care with Bill 11 Surgical Regulations
www.friendsofmedicare.org
June 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
“Now is the moment for Albertans to speak up loudly to say no to American-style, two-tiered health care where the rich get care while the rest of us are left waiting longer or forced to go without,” concluded Gallaway, ED @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social
#NoToPrivatization
#ProtectPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#ProtectPublicHealthcare
Please share widely. Canadians must understand the danger that #DanielleSmith presents to our entire public healthcare system.
#NoToPrivatization
#ProtectOurPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#ProtectOurPublicHealthcare
I was in the House of Commons this week, speaking out against Danielle Smith’s latest attacks on public health care.
People are already tragically paying the price.
Protecting health care is the federal government’s job. They have to step in before other conservative premiers copy follow her lead.
People are already tragically paying the price.
Protecting health care is the federal government’s job. They have to step in before other conservative premiers copy follow her lead.
January 31, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Please share widely. Canadians must understand the danger that #DanielleSmith presents to our entire public healthcare system.
#NoToPrivatization
#ProtectOurPublicHealthcare
#NoToPrivatization
#ProtectOurPublicHealthcare