Alberta government planning questioned after 2nd health-care decision backtrack (opens original article in a new tab)

Alberta's government paused a health care procurement strategy for integrated fire and EMS services, citing need to collaborate with communities for cost alignment by 2028-29, following criticism and a recent rebranding policy reversal.

• Alberta government halts new procurement strategy for integrated fire and EMS operators
• Minister Adriana LaGrange pauses strategy to work with affected communities on cost alignment by 2028-29
• Second recent policy backtrack following ambulance rebranding controversy
• Critics question government's planning effectiveness in health care policies
• Mayors and communities express support for revised approach to sustainable emergency services