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Originally Posted by AFireInside
Except we can know it There have been multiple examples of doctors offices posting notices about closing/leaving and specifically mentioning the UCP.
That didn't happen at other times. Sundre, Pincher Creek, Cochrane, Fort McMurray, Three hills etc etc have all posted notices of leaving the practices, closing or leaving the province.
Do we know that every case is due to the UCP, no, but it's clear we have a problem that didn't exist before We personally know of 3 doctors that left the province and several other other young doctors who are currently on the fence about leaving. The younger ones are doing locums etc and haven't committed to staying yet. They aren't going to with someone like Smith in charge and you won't see any notices of them leaving.
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Sorry, I have to agree with GGG.
You're assuming you're being told the truth as opposed to being given an opportunistic scapegoat.
Like when Hockey players leave a team or City because of 'The Weather.'
What they say and the truth are rarely convergent.
That being said, the UCP are idiots and created a combative atmosphere in this Province between the Government and Healthcare workers, it would be remiss to dismiss them of any responsibility, its just hard to accurately attribute.
Healthcare workers in Alberta are still among the highest paid in the Country, so it cant be all bad.
They can earn more money if they want to go to BC or Ontario and get a slight increase in their earnings coinciding with a massive increase in cost of living.
The UCP would likely be a factor in their decision making process, but its unlikely to have been the deciding factor.