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UCP: We’re making a historic investment in finding doctors! Physicians: Say what? First we heard about it!

Alberta’s United Conservative Party Government hasn’t quite taken to posting unexpected proclamations in ALL CAPS on Truth Social at 2 a.m., but Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement yesterday that Thursday’s budget would have an additional $1.4 billion in it for “physician recruitment, training, compensation and development” was trending that way. “We are making the largest investment…

by David Climenhaga February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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UCP: We’re making a historic investment in finding doctors! Physicians: Say what? First we heard about it!

Once more unto the breach with Rakhi Pancholi – the NDP’s deputy leader eviscerates Danielle Smith’s claims

Danielle Smith announces a raft of referenda, seemingly designed to advance the UCP’s separatist agenda

Alberta Conservatives fume as Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux jumps ship for the Liberals

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