I would oppose the change to no longer allow physicians the right to exercise freedom of conscience when treating or referring patients. Doctors need to be able to stand by their own beliefs and convictions without fear of penalty or they will choose to go somewhere where they are free to do so. Alberta is already facing a shortage of physicians and we need to do everything we can to encourage them to stay and practice here. Allowing freedom of conscience will provide and environment that more physicians will feel free to practice in.