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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
Not that I want to defend the statement or decision and I definitely don't know much about the existing program but Alberta already provides coverage for people without workplace benefits via Blue Cross. It could be possible that instead of implementing/joining a new national program it is just easier to continue to offer Blue Cross. The per capital funding request could potentially be used to boost the benefits available under Blue Cross or reduce/offset the premiums for the program.
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Kind of yes and no. Not only continue to offer blue cross but make it more expensive. The ultimate goal of this government is privatized healthcare, even if it takes baby steps.
Sure they can opt-in to daycare but pharmacare and dentalcare is a bridge too far.
Cecil is right, when all fails, they'll blame it on the poor and lazy people always getting handouts.