Smith had previously promised not to
The Alberta Association of Optometrists were “quite disappointed that there were not any consultations with the doctors that provide the care” (Dr. Sophia Leung, President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, City News article)
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan bulletin “OPTO 35” regarding “Optometric Benefits Amendments effective February 1, 2025” begins:
To: All optometrists and their billing staff:
Effective February 1, 2025:
1. Partial vision examination for children and seniors, B651 in the Schedule of Optometric Benefits, will be delisted.
Smith had previously personally promised that
under my leadership, will not de-list any medical services or prescriptions now covered by Alberta Health Insurance. No exceptions.
Danielle Smith, April 2023 (emphasis ours)