The Peak Daily Burst into tiers đ˘- Alberta pursues two-tiered healthcare, Canada has a research problem.
Nov 19, 2025
Alberta is on the verge of a healthcare transformation, proposing legislation that allows doctors to operate in both private and public sectors. This move raises questions about its impact on wait times. Meanwhile, Canada struggles to leverage its vast research talent, as a report highlights underutilized PhDs and low business investment in R&D. Additionally, Canada Post faces a financial crisis with suggestions for a major overhaul, while Meta recently won a pivotal antitrust case, affirming its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Comedy For Transit And Retail Failures
- Alex describes comedian Jacob Bausch staging a quinceaĂąera for Toronto's long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT with a mariachi band.
- Jay compares it to someone holding a funeral for the last Canadian Target, showing local humour about transit and retail failures.
Alberta Moves Toward Two-Tier Care
- Alberta's draft law would allow physicians to work in both private and public settings, effectively enabling a two-tiered health system.
- Critics warn private care could drain resources from the public system and worsen access for those who can't pay.
Expect Federal Review Or Provincial Copycats
- Watch for federal pushback because the Canada Health Act restricts charging for insured services and could challenge the law.
- If federal scrutiny fails, expect other provinces like Ontario and BC to follow Alberta's lead.