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Albertans need more access to care, not more barriers HSAA is speaking out against the policy announced June 18 under Bill 11 – known as physician dual practice. June 22, 2026 Media Releases
Bill 55 Transition: All Deserve to be Treated Fairly Statement from HSAA President Leanne Alfaro on the Bill 55 transition of Public Health Inspectors, Researchers, Health Promotion Facilitators and Support Staff. June 19, 2026 Media Releases
"Health Matters at the Legislature" for May 2026 The latest health news out of the Alberta Legislature for the month of May. June 12, 2026 News
"Accept less or leave your job:" Public Health Inspectors facing unacceptable choice in job transfer, HSAA calls for protections HSAA is raising serious concerns about the transition of Public Health Inspectors facing an unacceptable choice: accept less or leave their careers. June 12, 2026 Media Releases
Statement: HSAA welcomes Government of Alberta's halt of EHS rebrand Statement from HSAA President Leanne Alfaro on Minister LaGrange's decision to halt EHS rebranding pending further engagement. June 10, 2026 Media Releases
HSAA Statement on “Activity-Based Funding” for surgical procedures in Alberta hospitals HSAA is reviewing the province’s decision to introduce activity-based funding for surgeries in public hospitals. We have questions. June 02, 2026 News
HSAA 2025-2026 Annual Report Now Available The 2025-2026 Annual Report reflects a year of progress, advocacy and solidarity across our Union. June 01, 2026 News
Welcome to Convention 2026! Welcome to Convention 2026! Health professionals from across Alberta gathered to celebrate our solidarity and chart a bold path forward. May 27, 2026 Policy Update Strikes & ESAs Union Updates
Statement from HSAA on EHS Rebranding The EHS rebranding to ALTA Paramedic Health demonstrates how disconnected the leadership is from frontline health-care workers’ issues and needs. May 18, 2026 News
Statement from HSAA on passing the Government of Alberta's Bill 29 Read HSAA President Mike Parker's statement on the passing of Bill 29 below. May 14, 2026 News
