The Alberta government says it did not breach Alberta doctors' charter rights by passing legislation that allowed the health minister to unilaterally rip up their agreement on the terms and conditions of doctors' work. "Freedom of association in the Charter is afforded to individuals, not to organizations such as the AMA," the statement of defence says. It says the AMA did not table proposals for Alberta Health to consider until the final day of mediation. "Taken together, Alberta Health negotiated in good faith," the statement of defence claims. Negotiations and mediation failed and on Feb. 20 Health Minister Shandro announced the government was terminating its contract with the doctors.

Source: CBC News July 10, 2020 01:18 UTC