Thread by @Albertadoctors

"If you told me a year ago that I would serve the Minister of Health with a Statement of Claim for a constitutional challenge, in the midst of the worst public health crisis in a century, I would have been incredulous. Yet, that is what happened this am."
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"The claim is registered on behalf of all AMA members because @yourAlberta has left us with few alternatives, in the midst of the worst public health crisis in a century, but to defend our interests, and those of our patients, in court." @shandro @GoAHealth #COVID19

"We are all aware of the long path of negotiations w/ @yourAlberta since the fall. The AMA
-negotiated in good faith & sought to engage in constructive negotiations
-engaged in mediation
-offered reasonable alternatives & savings to more efficiently deliver health care in AB."

"On February 20, Minister @shandro walked away from negotiations and terminated our contract. The AMA’s position is that, in doing so, he violated the charter rights of all Alberta physicians by removing our access to independent third-party arbitration."
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“The lawsuit will not affect doctors' services to patients during the pandemic.”
- AMA President, Dr. Christine Molnar

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