Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to the media after signing a memorandum of understanding with Ontario and Saskatchewan during the 2025 summer meetings of Canada's Premiers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Alberta Premier Smith says unions prompted COVID-19 shot coverage expansion

by The Canadian Press August 22, 2025

written by The Canadian Press August 22, 2025

By Matthew Scace and Lisa Johnson Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday her government's sudden shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy was prompted by union demands. Earlier this week, her health ministry said COVID-19 vaccine coverage would be extended to all health-care workers this fal...

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