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The head of the organization representing Alberta’s doctors says she’s hopeful a dispute with the province over pay can still be resolved through negotiation, but is not ruling out more aggressive options, including legal action, if talks fail.

Negotiations are currently in limbo between the Alberta Medical Association and the UCP government after both sides on Friday called a voluntary mediation unsuccessful. Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in a statement the UCP is considering all options to rein in spending.

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AMA president Christine Molnar said Saturday that talks are still open, but both parties need to agree on certain facts such as how much a doctor currently makes in Alberta.

“We want a negotiated agreement with the government,” she said. “There are legal options but they don’t really achieve the goals that we need to move forward and create sustainable change that’s cost effective.”