First Nation leaders criticize UCP government for lack of consultation on AHS restructuring

“Any move toward privatization will endanger First Nations communities already struggling with issues of poverty, chronic underfunding and lack of accessibility of health services."

NDP MLA Brooks Arcand-Paul, a lawyer from Alexander First Nation, takes the UCP to task on Nov. 9 for failing to consult with First Nations on its health-care reforms.

Leaders from Indigenous communities in Alberta are criticizing the Alberta government’s recently announced health-care reforms for being decided without Indigenous input. 

On Nov. 8, Premie…