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Marjorie Michel: I am trying to convene conversations with them. At the same time … the tool I have is really the penalties when…

On the recordAugust 16, 2026
I am trying to convene conversations with them. At the same time … the tool I have is really the penalties when (provinces) are outside the Canada Health Act,
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Marjorie Michel
Liberal Party of Canada

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Minister discusses her approach to Alberta's health law.

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