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Privatization's Peril: Alberta's Health Crisis

Albertas health-care system, likened to the ill-fated Costa Concordia, is veering towards disaster due to the ministers privatization agenda. Despite claims of faster service and better results from countries like Germany, studies show private providers cut staff and cleaning, leading to more infections and deaths. The real challenge lies in Canadas aging population, with fewer workers supporting each senior and soaring per-person costs. Albertas past privatization failures, like DynaLife, highlight the need for smarter fixes, not blind faith in private profits. Checkout Solipillow.com

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