Canadian Medicare is supposed to be a universal system where you access care based on need using your health card. Yet, Albertans are seeing the provincial government implement an aggressive systematic overhaul, arguably designed to slowly put an end to single-payer, universal public Medicare to benefit the profits of private health corporations and insurance companies. The speaker will contend that we still have a choice of which path we take but only if we act now. As we begin to better understand what this restructuring legislation means for our health care, it’s on us to stop the destruction and push for better. One of the most powerful responses we have is to work together and establish certainty amidst the chaos. Together, we can rebuild our public health care system for all.
Speaker: Chris Gallaway, Executive Director Friends of Medicare
Chris Gallaway (he/him) is an experienced community organizer and advocate for public health care. Born and raised on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, he has since spent most of his adult life living on Treaty 6 territory, first in Saskatoon, and now for over a decade, living in Edmonton. His past experience includes working for the Alberta Federation of Labour, in three provincial legislative assemblies, and for a variety of non-profit and community organizations. Outside of work Chris is an active volunteer and community member, as well as an avid reader.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026. The presentation begins at 12 noon & concludes at 1 pm.
Free to attend. Donations however, are gratefully accepted.
Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge
Lunch and Refreshments: If you like, please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy their excellent variety of good-value food/drink options in the Atrium Dining Room before/during the session