Edmonton Journal
Braden Manns
Publishing · On our record since 2023
Where this writer stands
Health3 pieces
Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“Legal and health policy experts have been clear: Alberta's two-tier legislation violates the Canada Health Act, and will worsen access for Canadians who remain in the public system.” Read the piece
Federalism1 piece
Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“While the act — and Ottawa's willingness to enforce it — has never been perfect, it has sustained universal health care.” Read the piece
Immigration1 piece
Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“Economic growth requires immigration. With government planning, Alberta can ensure health care and other publicly funded services are available for all who need them.” Read the piece
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Recent work
- Opinion: What happens to health care if Alberta separates?Opinion · Edmonton Journal · Sep 21, 2026
- Opinion: Alberta's dual practice a false promiseOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jun 23, 2026
- Opinion: Where is Alberta's promised 'seamless patient experience?'Opinion · Edmonton Journal · Jan 2, 2026
- Opinion: Privately paid medical tests a step toward U.S.-style health careOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Nov 5, 2025
- Opinion: What's next in for-profit care in Alberta? Your local hospital?Opinion · Edmonton Journal · May 9, 2025
- Opinion: Why contracting out surgeries is no panaceaOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Mar 20, 2025
- Opinion: Time for a deal on Pathways Alliance's carbon capture projectOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jan 21, 2025
- Opinion: Politicians can improve health care by butting outOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Oct 9, 2024
- Opinion: Shelving south Edmonton hospital means more hallway medicineOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Mar 8, 2024
- Opinion: LaGrange should check her facts before blaming AHS managersOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Mar 2, 2024
- Opinion: Let's not waste the chance to fix Alberta's primary health careOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Dec 8, 2023
- Opinion: Alberta Health Services overhaul bad news for patientsOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Nov 10, 2023
- Opinion: Dismantling AHS will put Albertans' health care at riskOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Oct 12, 2023
- Opinion: Decentralizing Alberta Health Services is the wrong moveOpinion · Edmonton Journal · Jul 20, 2023