Mr. Speaker, the verdict is in and Albertans do not trust Liberals to fight against private for profit hospitals. Yesterday Brian Mason won an Edmonton byelection with almost 60% of the votes, a convincing victory for the Alberta NDP and a resounding vote of confidence for the only party that fights against for profit health care.
The Liberals barely squeaked ahead of the Klein candidate. If it was not clear to Liberals before it should be clear now. Canadians want the spirit of the Canada Health Act protected.
In question period yesterday the health minister said that he would never allow a private for profit health care system. If he will never allow it, why is bill 11 law? What has he done to stop for profit hospitals? He is going down in history as the minister who allowed them.
Albertans know it. They are tired of the minister's syrupy statements and empty words. They want a real Ralph Klein fighter so they voted NDP. Congratulations to Brian Mason and his winning team.