Klein promises new health reforms amid Ottawa standoff
Alberta premier Ralph Klein vows to roll out health reform plans amid a Liberal minority government in Ottawa. Observers say Klein will press for more federal health dollars while facing resistance over Canada Health Act changes and long‑standing calls for private care options.
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Alberta aims for debt-free status with 2003 04 surplus
Alberta reports a 4 billion dollar surplus for 2003 04 and a 2.45 billion dollar gain in the Heritage Savings Trust Fund the largest in 28 years. Debt is reduced to 3.7 billion dollars as high energy prices and stock market gains push the province toward possible debt freedom by next spring. Health and education spending rose and the Heritage Fund rebounded to 12.4 billion dollars.
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