- Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
- Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
- Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
- Several individuals were appointed to advisory panels and commissioned studies regarding Alberta's potential separation from Canada.
Alberta Physicians Surveyed Amid Separation Referendum Discussions
- Reports
- 5
- Developments
- 2
- Repetition
- 80%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
The Alberta Medical Association surveyed 1,649 physicians concerning the possibility of Alberta leaving Confederation. The survey indicated that 15% of physicians would continue practicing in Alberta if it became an independent country. Less than a quarter of those surveyed were uncertain about their future plans.
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Why it matters
The survey results highlight potential changes to the health care workforce in Alberta. The movement of physicians could impact the availability of medical services and the operational stability of Alberta Health Services if the province separates.
Several studies have been commissioned regarding Alberta's potential separation from Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the costs associated with separation.
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Who's involved
- AlbertaProvince currently considering separation from Canada
- United Conservative PartyPolitical party leading the questions on separation
- Alberta Medical AssociationOrganization that surveyed physicians regarding separation
- Danielle SmithLeader of the United Conservative Party government
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Alberta Medical AssociationSpeculative
The Alberta Medical Association might face workforce shrinkage, affecting the supply of medical services.
- AlbertaSpeculative
Alberta could face a massive fiscal gap if federal health-care funding is lost post-separation.
- Alberta Health ServicesSpeculative
Alberta Health Services could face risks related to losing federal health-care funding.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Alberta separation may disrupt shared resource export routes for British ColumbiaAlberta separation could disrupt shared resource export routes for British ColumbiaPossible
- Separation talks could leave Alberta's health care and budget in limboSeparation discussions could leave Alberta's health care system and budget in limboPossible
- Alberta Health Services may face operational challenges from separation talksAlberta Health Services may face operational challenges due to physician exodus and funding uncertainty.Possible
- What could Alberta's potential separation from Canada mean for the Government of Canada?Alberta's separation consideration could weaken federal fiscal and jurisdictional controlPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The company Ward publicly supported Alberta remaining in Canada on October 14th.Sub-event
AMA surveyed physicians amid UCP-led separation discussions in Alberta.1 source
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The entities involved
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Alberta
province of Canada
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United Conservative Party
provincial political party in Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Medical Association
is an organization of physicians in Alberta, Canada
Related events
- The Government of Alberta formalized the wording of the separation question.
- Quebec and Alberta are discussing separation from Canada while Britain's referendum outcome affects political stability.
- UCP members are tied to the provincial political party in Alberta.
- Alberta's Premier seeks to maintain provincial autonomy within the country.
- A potential referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada has been raised.