Alberta Floats $1,900 Health Premium for Temporary Residents Ahead of Immigration Referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith put a price tag on her immigration overhaul Tuesday, floating a $1,400-to-$1,900 health premium for temporary residents seeking access to Alberta's public health care system. Speaking at a Calgary Chamber of Commerce event, Smith framed the proposal as a response to mounting strain on services — and suggested employers could be on the hook to shoulder the cost. "This is a new conversation. I recognize that we have been generous for a long...