Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines / The Toronto Star
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 4:20 pm permalink
Alberta’s government is set to implement a controversial policy requiring healthy residents to pay for their COVID-19 vaccinations while exemptions remain for vulnerable groups. Premier Danielle Smith defended the measure as fiscally responsible despite public grumbles over unexpected healthcare costs for everyday Albertans.
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