Notice Board

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session discussing the overhaul of public health care in Alberta and whether the dismantling of Alberta Health Services is necessary.

Can Alberta's Health-Care System be Fixed without the Government's Proposed Restructuring of AHS?

Albertans are no strangers to disruptive restructuring of our health-care system. Decades of austerity have left us with reduced services, creeping privatization and worse care conditions. None of this, however, can fully prepare us for the harm that may be caused by the provincial government’s ongoing dismantling of Alberta Health Services (AHS).

Danielle Smith’s government is undertaking a massive restructuring of health-care delivery. As the government continues to roll out its plan, it has become increasingly clear that this isn’t actually about improving patient care or local input, but arguably, a systematic overhaul designed to benefit the profits of the government’s private sector friends.

The speaker will argue we do not have to succumb to this ploy. As we begin to better understand what this restructuring will mean for our health care, it’s on us to stop the destruction and push for better. One of the most powerful responses we have is to work together and establish certainty amidst the chaos. We CAN rebuild our public health-care system. There are solutions to our challenges if we choose to build the collective power to make them happen.

Speaker: Chris Gallaway

Chris Gallaway (he/him) is an experienced community organizer and advocate for public health care. Born and raised on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, he has since spent most of his adult life living on Treaty 6 territory, first in Saskatoon, and for the last decade living in Edmonton. His experience includes working for the Alberta Federation of Labour, in three provincial legislative assemblies, and for a variety of non-profit and community organizations. Outside of work, Chris is an active volunteer and community member engaged in social justice and the arts.

Date/Time: Thursday, Oct 10, 2024. The session begins at noon and concludes at 1 p.m.

Cost is free, donations however, are gratefully accepted.

Location: Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 -11 Street S, Lethbridge

Lunch and Refreshments: Please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy its excellent variety of good value food options. The Atrium Dining Room will be available by 11:15 a.m.

For more information on the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, visit the SACPA web page.