The Rationing Debate in Canada’s Medicare System
In Ottawa the CMA president Dr Leon Richard faces criticism after suggesting possible rationing of health care if costs rise. The piece discusses waiting lists, funding gaps, and possible channels for more money including public taxes and private sources, with input from politicians and health groups.
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Canada
Ottawa
Leon Richard
The
Canadian Medical Association
Jean-Claude Martin
Canadian Hospital Association
CMA
Martin
Medical Association
Jim Hawkes
NDP
Bill Blaikie
Blaikie
Bill Vail
Canadian Health Coalition
Canada's new Information Commissioner post eyed for Ottawa
Ottawa reports on the impending federal Information Commissioner job with a $54 000 annual pay. The role acts as a guardian between secrecy prone government and an information hungry public, with seven year terms and Senate Commons approval. Rumors name Inger Hansen as a leading candidate, drawing mixed reactions and debate over toughness and experience.
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Canada
Aileen McCabe
Ottawa
Federal
Senate
House of Commons
Hansen
Freedom of
Lougheed Eyes Fall Election Amid Ongoing Opposition Shakeup
Premier Peter Lougheed weighs a fall vote after months of fear over a weakened opposition. The rise of Western Canada Concept in Olds Didsbury unsettled the Tories, who hold a large majority, signaling potential political realignment in Alberta.
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Edmonton
Peter Lougheed
Lougheed
Western Canada Concept Party
Tories
Social Credit
Olds-Didsbury
WCC
Gordon Kesler
Alberta reform effort tests fading Socreds amid Tory shadow
Alberta politics shift as independent MLA Tom Sindlinger pursues the Alberta Reform Movement to unite right of centre forces while the Socreds wobble. WCC squabbles threaten credibility as NDP leader Grant Notley offers an economic plan. Premier Lougheed weighs fall campaign timing and potential federal ambitions in a volatile political climate.
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Kesler
Alberta
Lougheed
Socreds
Socred
Tom Sindlinger
The
Alberta Reform Movement
ARM
WCC
NDP
Grant Notley
Tories
MacEachen Budget Draws Record ovations in Canada
Ottawa coverage recalls Allan MacEachen’s budget speech as Grits gave 34 ovations despite a $19.6 billion deficit and recession. Highlights included promised job creation funds and tax measures while ministers face pay cuts and measures to aid housing, small business and farmers.
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Grits
MacEachen
Versailles
Allan J
Trudeau
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Ontario
Larry Grossman
Richard
Jim MacDonald
Coalition
Hospital
Information Commissioner
FOI
Inger Hansen
Public Service Commission
Public Service Staff Relations Board
Jacob Finkelman
British Columbia Supreme Court
Thomas Berger
Southam News
Pierre Trudeau
Joe Clark
Doug Sneya
Charles Lynch
Allan MacEachen
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