Negotiations with doctors over compensation 'unsuccessful,' government says

Contract talks between the Alberta government and its doctors have fallen through, with the government reiterating a need to find savings and the medical association saying misinformed cuts will hurt patients. Health Minister Tyler Shandro issued a statement Friday saying the government would start considering "all options at our disposal" after voluntary mediation with the Alberta Medical Association was unsuccessful. AMA President Christine Molnar responded, calling the outcome the result of f