Notley's government puts priority on health care in Alberta throne speech

EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's government has launched its spring session with a throne speech lauding its accomplishments and a bill to further protect public health. Monday's throne speech, read aloud by Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell, was followed by the introduction of Bill 1, titled An Act to Protect Public Health Care. "We will continue to stand up and say no to American-style health care," said Mitchell in a speech read before legislature members and dignitaries in the main debate ch