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DEADLY PROFITIZATION OF HEALTH IN ALBERTA AND ONTARIO, CRISIS IN GAZA, LEBANON AND SUDAN

26 min · 4. juni 2026
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In light of the urgent crisis facing healthcare in Canada, it's time for us to stand together and demand change! With Danielle Smith and the Separatists' push for a referendum diverting attention from the critical issues within the Alberta healthcare system, and Ford's profitization and privatization policies leading to devastating conditions in Ontario's emergency rooms, it's clear that we can no longer remain silent. Dr. Raghu Venugopal, a dedicated emergency room physician in Toronto with invaluable experience from his time with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in conflict zones like Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan, has a powerful message for us all. He passionately condemns the dangerous trend of privatization and profit-driven motives in our healthcare system. Now more than ever, we need to amplify his voice and push Prime Minister Mark Carney to take decisive action to truly save lives, both at home and abroad in war-torn areas. Additionally, host Laura Babcock highlights the ongoing efforts of the #FightFord protests in Ontario, showing an updated video on the grassroots movement for democracy and equitable healthcare. This is our moment to engage, to be heard, and to create a brighter future for all. Join the conversation, spread the word, and make an impact! Together, we can demand a healthcare system that prioritizes people over profits. Hype it up, share it widely, and add your voice! We’re all in this together, and together we can make a difference! #Healthcare #Onhealth #Alberta #MarkCarney #ontario #alberta #elbowsup #canada #canadanews #carney #canadianpodcast #poilievre #Sudan #Gaza #Lebanon #Isreal #msf An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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