Health and Social Issues

Alternatives North wants governments to keep and improve public health care services, and works to oppose privatization of health care as a profit industry.

Current priorities are expansion of the GNWT health services programs to provide equal benefits to all citizens, and progress on lowering prescription drug costs through government group buying plans.

2022 10 30 Submission for Expansion of Extended Health Benefits

2021 04 30 Submission for NWT Child and Family Services Review April 2021

2020 05 28 Covid Mental Health Concerns letter

2019 01 28  Support for UNDRIP Bill letter 

2018 02 08  Why Rent Is So High in Yellowknife presentation

2017 01 25     Response to GNWT Housing Engagement Survey 

2015 12 08     Health Care Letter to MP Michael McLeod

2015 12 04     Open Letter to Federal Health Minister

2014 04 13      Canada Health Accord Backgrounder

2014 03 28     Alternatives North Joins Health Accord National Day of Action

2013 01 19      Alternatives North Brief to NDP Health Critic Review

2010 04 06     Response To GNWT Supplementary Health Benefits Discussion Paper

2010 03 01     Supplementary Health News Release

2008 12 08     Life Before Pharmacare Media Release

2006 06 01     Child Care Report

2006 05 01     National Childcare Clawback